Introduction to Animal Energetics and Homeostasis

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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.

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Homeostasis

The ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

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Endocrine Regulation

The process by which hormones coordinate metabolism and other bodily functions.

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Polydipsia

Excessive thirst, leading to increased water intake.

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Polyuria

Excessive urination, leading to increased urine output.

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Hypothyroid

A condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones, affecting metabolism.

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Cytology

The study of cell structure and function.

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Histology

The study of tissues at the microscopic level.

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Metabolism

The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms that convert food into energy.

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Enzyme Activity

The rate at which an enzyme catalyzes a biochemical reaction at a cellular level.

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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.

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Dynamic Metabolism

The changing metabolic processes that occur in response to factors like energy availability and environmental conditions.

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Macromolecules

Large complex molecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids essential for life.

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Nitrogen Metabolism

The biochemical processes that involve the synthesis and breakdown of nitrogen-containing compounds.

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Specialized Metabolism

The adaptation of certain cells to perform specific metabolic functions efficiently.

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Functional Groups

Specific groups of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules.