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  Word Descriptions visual acuity, mineral, hydration, fertilization, finger, muscular system, refractory period, regulate, lactate, insulin


   
Description of visual acuity (noun: no plural)
sharpness of the vision

Samples of visual acuity
Visual acuity is measured using the Snellen chart.



   
Description of mineral (noun: plural: minerals)
simple chemical that living things need in small amounts to stay healthy

Samples of mineral
The slag usualluay contains a lot of different minerals as well as heavy metals.



   
Description of hydration (noun: no plural)
addition of water to a molecule without hydrolysis

Samples of hydration
Hydration is a solvation process in which water is the main solvent.



   
Description of fertilization (noun: no plural)
breeding; cultivation; production

Samples of fertilization
Fertilization of an egg can occur during 12-24 hours following ovulation.



   
Description of finger (noun: plural: fingers)
digit on the hand besides the thumb

Samples of finger
A human hand has four fingers and a thumb.



   
Description of muscular system (noun: plural: muscular systems)
system of muscles including skeletal muscle needed for locomotion; smooth muscle of the organs and cardiac muscle

Samples of muscular system
The muscular system helps with movement; digestion and blood circulation.



   
Description of refractory period (noun: no plural)
period following an action potential during which the occurance of another action potential is impossible or requires stronger stimulation

Samples of refractory period
The relative refractory period during which a greater stimulus is necessary for initiation an action potential follows the absolute refractory period during which an action potential cannot occur.



   
Description of regulate (verb: regulated; regulated; regulating)
to control

Samples of regulate
The neuro-endocrine system regulates many metabolic processes.



   
Description of lactate (noun: no plural)
a salt form of lactic acid

Samples of lactate
Lactate can build up in muscles during anaerobic activity.



   
Description of insulin (noun: no plural)
a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps control the blood glucose level

Samples of insulin
Insulin replacement is needed in some cases of diabetes.



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