Topic 2 Organisation - Definitions Flashcards

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Amylase

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​An enzyme produced in the salivary glands and pancreas that breaks carbohydrates down into simple sugars.

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Aorta

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​The main artery that takes oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body.

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Artery

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​A blood vessel that carries blood at high pressure away from the heart. Benign tumour

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Benign tumour

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​An abnormal cell growth that is contained within one area and does not invade other areas of the body.

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Bile

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​A substance made in the liver and stored in the gallbladder which is used to neutralise stomach acid in the intestine and emulsify fats.

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Blood

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​A tissue containing red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma. Cancer

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Cancer

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​A non-communicable disease caused by changes in the cell that lead to uncontrolled growth and division.

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Capillary

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​A very thin blood vessel that is used for exchange of substances.

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Cell

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​The basic building block of all living organisms.

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Communicable disease

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​A disease that can be spread between individuals either directly or indirectly.

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Coronary heart disease

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​A disease caused by the buildup of fatty deposits inside the coronary artery, narrowing it and reducing blood flow to the heart tissue.

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Enzymes

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​Biological catalysts that increase the rate of reactions in living organisms. Health

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Health

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​The state of physical and mental wellbeing.

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Heart

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​An organ that pumps blood around the body in a double circulatory system.

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Lipase

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​An enzyme that is produced in the pancreas that breaks lipids down into fatty acids and glycerol.

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Lock and key hypothesis

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​A theory that describes how substrates must be the correct shape to fit the active site of an enzyme.

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Malignant tumour

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​A cancerous cell growth that invades neighbouring tissues and can spread to different parts of the body in the blood.

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Meristem tissue

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​Plant tissues containing undifferentiated stem cells.

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Metabolism

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​All of the chemical reactions occurring in an organism.

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Non-communicable disease

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​A disease which cannot be spread between individuals.

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Organ systems

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​Groups of organs that work together to form organisms

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Organs

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​Aggregations of tissues performing specific functions.

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Palisade mesophyll

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​A tissue found in plant leaves that is specialised to carry out photosynthesis.

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Phloem

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​A transport tissue found in plants which is specialised to transport sugars from source to sink.

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Protease

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​ An enzyme produced in the stomach and pancreas that breaks proteins down into amino acids.

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Pulmonary artery

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​The main artery that takes deoxygenated blood away from the heart to the lungs.

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Pulmonary vein

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​The main vein that takes oxygenated blood back to the heart from the lungs.

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Rate of reaction

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​The speed at which reactants are converted into products.

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Risk factor

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​Something that increases a person’s risk of developing a disease.

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Spongy mesophyll

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​A tissue found in plant leaves that is specialised for gas exchange.

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Statins

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​A class of drugs that are used to reduce blood cholesterol levels which slows down the rate of fatty material deposit.

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Stent

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​A tube that can be surgically implanted into blood vessels to keep them ope

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Tissue

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​A group of cells with a similar structure and function.

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Translocation

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​The movement of food molecules through the phloem tissue.

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Transpiration

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​The process of water evaporating from a plant.

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Vein

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​A blood vessel that carries blood at a low pressure back to the heart.

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Vena cava

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​The main vein that takes deoxygenated blood back to the heart from the body.

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Xylem

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​A transport tissue in plants which is specialised to transport water and dissolved minerals from the roots of the plant to the leaves