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Match term with correct characteristic.
a.hypothermia
b.obesity
c.frostbite
d.hyperthermia
e.anorexia
f.heat stroke
g.heat exhaustion
-Excessive fat content in adipose tissue stores


Definitions:

Cell Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, which controls the entry and exit of substances.

Phospholipids

A type of fat molecule that forms the main structural component of cell membranes.

Cholesterol

A type of lipid molecule that is crucial for the formation of cell membranes and serves as a precursor for the synthesis of certain hormones and vitamins.

Steroid

A type of organic molecule with a characteristic structure consisting of four fused rings, playing various roles in the body including as components of cell membranes and as signaling molecules.

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