Glossary with audio assistance

a group of tissues that perform a particular function

a substance that is derived from a living organism or contains hydrocarbon groups, for example fats and carbohydrates

breathing in an upright position, usually standing; the elbows are abducted to minimise compression of the chest wall

the maintenance of optimal osmotic pressure by controlling water and salt content of body fluids

the movement of water from an area of low concentration to one of high concentration through a semipermeable membrane, in order to equalise the concentrations on each side of the membrane

the pressure needed to prevent osmosis from occurring; depends on the number of particles in a solution

bone-forming cell

cell that breaks down bone

bone cell

toxic to the ear, specifically the vestibulcochlear system (inner ear)