a substance that all living organisms produce that brings about a chemical reaction without being altered itself

酵素, 触媒

any of a class of organic substances that do not dissolve in water that include many natural oils, waxes, and steroids

リピッド, 脂質

a junction between two nerve cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter

シナプス

the genetic makeup of an organism, determined by the combination of genes inherited from its parents

遺伝子型

a type of cell division that creates reproductive cells with half the usual number of chromosomes

減数分裂

a type of cell division that results in the formation of two daughter cells, each having the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell

有糸分裂

the system of glands and organs that produce and release hormones into the bloodstream, regulating various physiological functions and maintaining homeostasis

内分泌系, 内分泌学

a gland that secretes substances, such as enzymes or mucus, through ducts that lead to the external environment or a body cavity, rather than directly into the bloodstream

外分泌腺, エクソクリン腺

a steroid hormone that the body produces and is used in medicine to help cure skin diseases

コルチゾール

something that triggers a reaction in various areas like psychology or physiology

刺激, 刺激物

a long, slender projection of a nerve cell that conducts electrical impulses away from the cell body towards other neurons or target cells

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