Biology

a substance that all living organisms produce that brings about a chemical reaction without being altered itself

Enzymes play a crucial role in digestion, breaking down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body.

a thin sheet of tissue that separates or covers the inner parts of an organism

The cell membrane protects the interior of the cell.

a group of cells in the body of living things, forming their different parts

Muscle tissue enables movement and supports the body's structure.

(biology) the colorless liquid part of the blood in which the blood cells are suspended

any of a class of organic substances that do not dissolve in water that include many natural oils, waxes, and steroids

any organic compound that creates the basic structure of proteins

a junction between two nerve cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter

Neurotransmitters released into the synapse bind to receptors on the receiving neuron, facilitating the transmission of nerve impulses.

the genetic makeup of an organism, determined by the combination of genes inherited from its parents

The genotype of an individual is responsible for the inheritance of specific traits, such as eye color and height.

a type of cell division that creates reproductive cells with half the usual number of chromosomes

Meiosis ensures genetic diversity by creating haploid cells with unique combinations of chromosomes.

a type of cell division that results in the formation of two daughter cells, each having the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell

Mitosis is essential for the growth and development of multicellular organisms, as it results in the production of new cells.

the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect

a gland that secretes substances, such as enzymes or mucus, through ducts that lead to the external environment or a body cavity, rather than directly into the bloodstream

Salivary glands are examples of exocrine glands that secrete saliva into the oral cavity through ducts, aiding in digestion.

a steroid hormone that the body produces and is used in medicine to help cure skin diseases

High levels of cortisol can increase stress and anxiety.

something that triggers a reaction in various areas like psychology or physiology

In a lab experiment, the researchers applied a visual stimulus to study participants to observe and measure their neurological responses.

a long, slender projection of a nerve cell that conducts electrical impulses away from the cell body towards other neurons or target cells

a small, membrane-bound sac within a cell, involved in the transport, storage, or release of substances

Peroxisomes are vesicles containing enzymes that participate in various metabolic processes, including the breakdown of fatty acids.