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Flashcards covering key terms and concepts from the lecture on animal energetics and homeostasis.
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Biochemical Level
Focus on cellular metabolism and how animals derive energy from their environment.
Homeostasis
The ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.
Endocrine Regulation
The process by which hormones coordinate metabolism and other bodily functions.
Polydipsia
Excessive thirst, leading to increased water intake.
Polyuria
Excessive urination, leading to increased urine output.
Hypothyroid
A condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones, affecting metabolism.
Cytology
The study of cell structure and function.
Histology
The study of tissues at the microscopic level.
Metabolism
The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms that convert food into energy.
Enzyme Activity
The rate at which an enzyme catalyzes a biochemical reaction at a cellular level.
TCA Cycle
Also known as the Citric Acid Cycle or Krebs Cycle, it is a key metabolic pathway that plays a vital role in cellular respiration.
Dynamic Metabolism
The changing metabolic processes that occur in response to factors like energy availability and environmental conditions.
Macromolecules
Large complex molecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids essential for life.
Nitrogen Metabolism
The biochemical processes that involve the synthesis and breakdown of nitrogen-containing compounds.
Specialized Metabolism
The adaptation of certain cells to perform specific metabolic functions efficiently.
Functional Groups
Specific groups of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules.