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| Explanation of autotroph (noun) form plural: autotrophs organism that makes their own food from simple food sources Sample of autotroph Algae, plants and certain bacteria are autotrophs.
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| Explanation of receptor (noun) form plural: receptors sensory cell Sample of receptor A receptor detects sensory stimuli (information).
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| Explanation of nephron (noun) form plural: nephrons filtering unit in the kidney; part of the kidney which removes waste products from the blood Sample of nephron The nephron filters waste products from the blood and forms urine. Each kidney consists of one million nephrons.
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| Explanation of variable (noun) form plural: variables a factor which can change and needs to be accounted for in a situation or experiment Sample of variable It is difficult to control for all the variables in an experiment.
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| Explanation of nipple (noun) form plural: nipples sensitive nodule of tissue in the center of the breast Sample of nipple The milk ducts open onto the nipple.
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| Explanation of gas volume calculations (noun) form: only plural these use the gas laws (Avogadro's and Gay-Lussac's law) to analyze the volumes of gases involved in a reaction Sample of gas volume calculations Gas volume calculations are simple when all the reactants and products are gases.
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| Explanation of infestation (noun) form plural: infestations invasion of the body by parasites either on the skin or inside the body Sample of infestation Infestations of hair lice are common in schools.
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| Explanation of first aid (noun) form: no plural the initial care used in emergencies to help a wounded or ill person Sample of first aid First aid can save lives.
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| Explanation of artery (noun) form plural: arteries carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body Sample of artery The main artery of the body is the aorta.
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| Explanation of Down's Syndrome (noun) form: no plural inherited disease due to an extra chromosome 21; also known as 'trisomy 21' Sample of Down's Syndrome People with Down's Syndrome have an increased risk of thyroid disease.
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