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Sheets of epithelial tissue with connective tissue underneath.
Lines cavities that open to the outside.
Secretion of mucus for lubrication.
Serous membranes secrete watery fluid and reduce friction.
Glands that have ducts and secrete substances onto surfaces.
They are ductless and secrete hormones directly into the blood.
A measure of acidity or alkalinity based on H⁺ concentration.
It is essential for enzyme activity and cell function.
They maintain stable pH by binding or releasing H⁺.
A key buffer system involving CO₂ and HCO₃⁻.
Approximately 60%.
ICF is inside cells, while ECF is outside cells.
Passive movement of molecules from high to low concentration.
Movement of water across a semipermeable membrane.
Maintenance of stable internal conditions necessary for survival.
Receptor, control center, and effector.
A response that reduces the original stimulus to maintain stability.
Positive feedback amplifies the original stimulus.