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| The entire collection of free amino acids in the body. |
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| The interchange of the amino group of an amino acid and the keto group of an alpha-keto acid. |
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| Conversion of an amino acid -NH2 group to an alpha-keto group, with removal of NH4+ |
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| The cyclic biochemical pathway that produces urea for excretion |
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| One of 11 amino acids that are synthesized in the body and are therefore not necessary in the diet. |
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| An amino acid that cannot be synthesized by the body and thus must be obtained in the diet. |
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| Conversion of an alpha-keto acid to an amino acid by reaction with NH4+ |
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| Liquid portion of the blood: an extrecellular fluid |
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| Fluid surrounding cells: an extracellular fluid |
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| Amount of dissolved solute per volume of solution. |
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| Red Blood Cells; transporters of blood gases |
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| Blood plasma plus blood cells |
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| Fluid portion of blood remaining after clotting has occurred. |
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| A substance foreign to the body that triggers the immune response |
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| A non-specific defense mechanism triggered by antigens or tissue damage |
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| Defense mechanism of the immune system dependent on the recognition of specific antigens, including viruses, bacteria, toxic substances, and infected cells; either cell-mediated or antibody-mediated |
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| Glycoprotein molecule that identifies antigens |
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| Result of the inflammatory response; includes swelling, redness, warmth, and pain |
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| Disorder in which the immune system identifies normal body components as antigens and produces antibodies to them. |
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| Insoluble protein that forms the fiber framework of a blood clot |
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| The stopping of bleeding. |
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| A network of fibrin fibers and trapped blood cells that forms at the site of blood loss. |
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| Begins when blood makes contact with the negatively charged surface of the fibrous protein collagen, which is exposed at the site of tissue damage. |
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| Begins when damaged tissue releases an integral membrane glycoprotein known as tissue factor. |
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| the abnormal condition associated with a blood plasma pH below 7.35; may be respiratory or metabolic |
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| The abnormal condition associated with a blood plasma pH above 7.45; may be respiratory or metabolic |
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