Flashcards: Fundamentals of Biological and Chemical Systems — 8 cards

Nervous system — function?

Transmits rapid electrical signals for immediate responses

Hormonal system — role?

Releases chemical messengers for slower regulation

Neurotransmitters — function?

Transmit signals across synapses between neurons

Fermentation — process?

Anaerobic conversion of sugars into energy and byproducts

Fermenter — purpose?

Maintains optimal conditions for fermentation processes

Distribution — principle?

Substances spread until evenly distributed or balanced

Equilibrium — state?

Forward and reverse reactions occur at equal rates

Atom — smallest unit?

Smallest particle of an element that retains its properties