MCAT MCAT Meaning by word 060

the bone of the upper arm

the part of the cardiac cycle during which the heart muscle is contracting

fatty acids that contain as many hydrogen atoms as possible

enzymes which change nucleotides to a cyclic form

mucus-releasing gland

a base that only slightly dissociates in solution

to control

to defend against

to have an action in response to a substance or situation

the sex chromosome present in both genders; women XX; men XY

chamber of the heart

recommendation

unicellular or multicellular organism whose cells contain membrane-bound cell organelles similar to a nucleus

metallic elements with 2 electrons in their outer shell including magnesium, calcium and barium

the adjustment the lens makes to the focal length of the eye

very; extremely

slightly; narrowly; by a little bit

straight; vertically

to get rid of waste from the body

verb that describes the growth of blood vessels in a tissue

to help the mother bring a baby into the world

letters used to represent the individual elements in a compound

unreactive metallic element with chemical symbol Cu that is essential for red blood cell formation

the initial care used in emergencies to help a wounded or ill person

referring to constant temperatures

a substance that destroys bacteria

following a system or logical sequence

occurring at separate times

walking on two feet; having two legs; two-legged

within cells