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teeth that develop in the jaw after the deciduous teeth have been shed, and remain for the whole lifetime

Cells have very limited capacity for regeneration and as such repair by replacement is the most likely response to injury.

literally, ‘per hydrogen’. pH refers to the acidity of a substance - one with a low pH has a high concentration of hydrogen ions and is acidic. One with a high pH has a low concentration of hydrogen ions and is alkaline.

ingestion of bacteria by cells such as neutrophils and monocytes

study of drugs, including their use, effects and mode of action

physical appearance of an animal

inflammation of a vein

a lipid that contains a phosphate group. Phospholipids are the main form of lipid in cell membranes.

The process by which green plants make carbohydrates such as sugar, using water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight

the process by which fluid is taken into the cell