n. cerebrum (a) metal with a high relative atomic mass (b) the part of your body containing the digestive organs (c) group of symptoms and signs due to reduced absorption of food e.g., carbohydrates, fats, protein (d) the largest part of the brain containing the two cerebral hemispheres
n. charge (a) epithelium-lined part of the gut that connects the pharynx to the stomach (b) gland in vertebrates; lying behind the stomach; releasing glucagon and insulin in the bloodstream and pancreatic juice in the duodenum (c) instrument used to look at the inside of the eye; for example the optic disc (d) chracteristic of matter resposnsible for all electric phenomena; the measurement of this charactersitic
n. substitute (a) the number and variety of organisms found within a specific area (b) something that takes the place of something else; a replacement (c) ear wax (d) temporary connection of two cells to transfer parts or all of the genome to the other cell
n. pleura (a) reaction where molecular bonds are broken by reaction with water (b) the inactive form in which certain enzymes are originally produced and secreted (c) a double membrane surrounding the lungs; the inner membrane is attached to the lungs; the outer membrane is attached to the thoracic cavity (d) lack of balance; out of order
n. plexus (a) a group of structures such as nerves or blood vessels, which are closely interposed (b) the state of being easily inflamed or painful; the state of being easily angered (c) gland that makes tears (d) chronic disease produced by an overactivity of the pituitary gland leading to an enlargement of bones |
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n. neurulation (a) production of the embryonic neural plate and then the neural tube (b) red-brown halogen that is a liquid at room temperature but gives off an irritating vapor (c) used to detect the end-point during titration (d) a ball of cells that surround a fluid-filled cavity
n. greenhouse gases (a) gases such as carbon dioxide and methane that absorb infrared radiation which warms the atmosphere (b) these use the gas laws (Avogadro's and Gay-Lussac's law) to analyze the volumes of gases involved in a reaction (c) cancer of the white blood cells (d) the pressure of the atmosphere at ground level
n. flagellum (a) fine long thread attached to some cells e.g. spermatozoa and certain protozoa (b) lack of balance; out of order (c) the tummy button (d) spherical-shaped bacterium
n. determination (a) paired duct that carries sperm from the testis to the ejaculatory duct (b) the process by which cells gradually commit to particular patterns of genetic activity (c) a skin swelling which contains fluid (d) a substance that causes cancer
n. detritus (a) rubbish produced when something degrades (b) structural tissue that includes bone, cartilage, fibrous tissue and fat (c) two nucleotide chains coiled together to form an double helix (d) another term for cell |