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Section 1

(50 cards)

sperm

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shorter term for spermatozoon; male gamete

Back

proteins

Front

monomers of amino acid chains

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Translation

Front

uses the codons in mRNA to make a specific amino acid

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Pituitary

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at the base of the brain; stimulates growth and controls functions of other glands

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codon

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each set of three nitrogenous bases in mRNA representing an amino acid or start/stop signal

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carbon dating

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used to tell the age of organic materials.

Back

convergent evolution

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analogous structure of unrelated organisms from different ancestors develop similar function such as butterfly wings and bird wings.

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asexual reproduction

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1 parent

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embryo

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an organism in its early stages of development, especially before it has reaches a distinctively recognizable form.

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chromosomal mutations

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changes in the chromosomes where parts of the chromosomes are broken and lost during mitosis

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DNA

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Deoxyriboneucleic acid found mainly in the nucleus

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testes

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lower abdomen; androgen and testosterone; control maturation and male characteristics

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RNA

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receives instructions from DNA

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homeostasis

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state reaches when each part of the body functions in equilibrium with other parts.

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semen

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the ejaculated fluid containing sperm cells and secretions from the seminal vesicle, prostate gland and bulbourethral gland.

Back

Variation

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differences in traits of organisms in a population

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mRNA

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messenger RNA, brings information from the DNA in the nucleus to the cytoplasm

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Endocrine system

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composed of glands that secrete different types of hormone that affect almost every cell, organ and function of your body. It is essential in regulating growth and development, metabolism, as well as reproductive processes and mood.

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nitrogenous base

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is a carbon ring structure that contains one or more atoms of nitrogen. In DNA, Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

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replication

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double the chromosomes

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Recombinant DNA

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A form of DNA produced by combining two genetic material from two or more different sources by means of genetic engineering

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mitosis, meiosis

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body cell reproduction and sex cell reproduction

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sexual reproduction

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2 parents male and female

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anticodon

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the complement of mRNA; triplet code on the tRNA

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parathyroid

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in the neck; controls the calcium levels in your body, and normals the bone growth

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Jean Baptiste de Lamarck

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first evolutionist to believe that organisms change over time. Who developed three theories: the theory of need, the theory of use and disuse, the theory of acquired characteristics.

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pancreas

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between the kidneys; regulates the blood sugar levels

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tRNA

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transfer RNA, a type of RNA that attach the correct amino acid to the protein chain that is being synthesized in the ribosomes.

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genes

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segment of dna that codes for a specific trait

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divergent evolution

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splitting of an ancestral population into two or more subpopulations that are geographically isolated from one another.

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thymus

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in front of the heart; enables the body to produce certain antibodies

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Transcription

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process of forming a neucleic acid using a template

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Chromosomes

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made up of DNA and proteins

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Theory of Evolution

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states that evolutionary change comes through the production of variation in each generation and differential survival of individuals with different combinations of these variable characters.

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radiometric dating

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a method used to determine the age of rocks using the decay of radioactive isotopes present in rocks.

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egg cell

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also called ovum; female gamete

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rRNA

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ribosomal rna, hold tightly to the mRNA and use its information to assemble amino acids

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genetic code

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set of rules that specify to the codons in DNA or RNA that corresponds to the amino acids in proteins

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analogous structure

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have similar functions but different origin

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ovaries

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lower abdomen; estrogen and progesterone; influence female traits and support reproductive function.

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convergence

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is an increase similarities among species derived from different ancestors as a result of similar adaptation to similar environment.

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nucleotides

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neuclic acid base pairs

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adrenal

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on top of the kidneys; prepares the body for action, controls the heart rate and breathing in times of emergency.

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mutation

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any change in the DNA sequence

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thyroid

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below the voice box; regulates body metabolism and causes storage of calcium in bones

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amino acids

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the building blocks of protein

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Theory of Use and Disuse

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organs not in use will disappear while organs in use will develop.

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Theory of Need

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states that organisms change in response to their environment

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fertilization

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a process that occurs when the sperm and egg combine to produce an embryo

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homologous structure

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perform different functions in the species living in the different environment, or it may gave the same origin but different functions

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Section 2

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heart structure

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4 chambers: 2 atria (right and left) and 2 ventricles (right and left)

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blood components

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Plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets 55% Plasma, 45%-Formed Elements

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Red blood cells regulated

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1. Oxygen deficiency stimulates Erythropoietin (EPO) production by kidneys

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blood flow thru blood vessels

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tissue perfusion

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colon

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The large intestine the largest section of the vertebrate large intestine; functions in water absorption and formation of feces; first, coiled part of large intestine

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saliva

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softens food in the mouth making it easier to swallow; helps break down food into simpler forms; secreted by glands in the mouth

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hemoglobin function

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*transports oxygen and carbon dioxide *carry oxygen and also CO2 back to the lungs *transport oxygen from the lungs to the tissues and carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs

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Platelet function in hemostasis

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- Cause capillary homeostasis by adhering to the inner surface of a vessel and sticking to each other to create a temp. mechanical plug

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plasma

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Liquid portion of blood

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eosinophils

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*What IgE-mediated cell secretes major basic protein and has elevated levels in the blood during asthma and parasitic infections? *What type of WBC is present in increased numbers during an allergic reaction?

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heart valves

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structures within the heart that open and close with the heartbeat to regulate the one-way flow of blood

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Transcription

Front

process of copying DNA sequence into RNA

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monocytes

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*A type of white blood cell that transforms into macrophages, extends pseudopods, and engulfs huge numbers of microbes over a long period of time *An agranular leukocyte that is able to migrate into tissues and transform into a macrophage.

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accessory pigments

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energy absorbing plant pigments other than chlorophyll

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function of the blood

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Transportation materials to and from cells Transports nutrients, carries O2, waste products, hormones to their target cells, regulates body temperature, protects against bacteria and viruses

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red blood cells

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Carry oxygen Blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the body cells.

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White blood count

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*Neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils *tests to see what percentage of total white blood cell count is composed of each of the five types of leukocytes

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digestive system

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*Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells. *Composed of the alimentary canal and accessory structures. Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, and ileum), large intestine (colon), and anus, Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells. *The system of organs and structures responsible for the digestion of food. The digestive system includes teeth, mouth, esophagus, stomach, small, intestine, large intestine, and colon.

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blood type

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*a classification of blood that depends on the type of antigen present on the surface of the red blood cell; A, B, AB, or O *A, B, AB and O. Type O is the universal donor and AB blood is known as the universal recipient.

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basophils

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*When performing a WBC differential, which cell has the large, scattered dark blue granules that are darker than the nucleus? *A circulating leukocyte that produces histamine.

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blood vessels

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Veins Arteries

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digestive process

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*The process by which the body breaks down foods and either absorbs or excretes them. *Ingestion➡digestion➡absorption➡egestion *Mechanical digestion, denaturation of proteins (by acidity), chemical digestion of proteins (by pepsin), intrinsic factor, delivers chyme to small intestine

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blood flow thru heart

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Blood enters from superior and inferior vena cava, right atrium, tricuspid valve, right ventricle, pulmonary semilunar valve, pulmonary trunk, pulmonary arteries, lungs, pulmonary veins, left atrium, mitral valve, left ventricle, aortic semilunar valve, aorta, rest of body

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systolic

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Blood pressure in the arteries during contraction of the ventricles. Contraction of the heart

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lymphocytes

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The two types of white blood cells that are part of the body's immune system: B lymphocytes form in the bone marrow and release antibodies that fight bacterial infections; T lymphocytes form in the thymus and other lymphatic tissue and attack cancer cells, viruses, and foreign substances.

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cardiac conduction

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a system of specialized muscle tissues that conducts electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat

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metabolism

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all chemical processes that synthesize or break down materials within an organism.

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cardiac cycle

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A complete heartbeat consisting of contraction and relaxation of both atria and both ventricles the complete cycle of events in the heart from the beginning of one heart beat to the beginning of the next

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heart layers

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Endocardium ( inner), myocardium ( middle), and epicardium ( outer)

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Translation

Front

process of converting information in mRNA into a sequence of amino acids in a protein

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diastolic

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occurs when the ventricles are relaxed; the lowest pressure against the walls of an artery

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chyme

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mixture of enzymes and partially-digested food

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White Blood Count

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What is a marker for an infectious disease? Status of immune system and ability to fight off infection

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blood pressure

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Reflects the force the blood exerts against the walls of the arteries during contraction (systole) and relaxation (diastole) of the heart.

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small intestine structure

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The thinner of the two intestine but is much longer. Is highly folded, highly vascular so it can absorb nutrients into the blood - The small intestine has three main structures— the lining, villi, and microvilli—that absorb most of the nutrients from chyme

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antigens

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*Foreign material that invades the body *Anything that is foreign to the body and that causes an immune response *What mobilizes the adaptive defenses and provokes an immune response?

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antigens in blood

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Def A,B in blood macromolecules are foriegn to host organism and trigger an immune response

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blood cells made

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blood cells and bone marrow

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RBC

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red blood cell Erythrocytes 4.5-5 million

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pericardium

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Double-layered membrane surrounding the heart.

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pancreas function

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regulates blood sugar (insulin & glucagon) Secretes pancreatic juice which breaks down all categories of food produces digestive enzymes for fats, carbs, and proteins

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motility

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The capability of the GI tract to move material along its length is called The ability of an organism to move by itself

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GI tract

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stomach, colon. intestines, anus rectum *Oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum & anal canal *mouth -> esophagus -> LES -> stomach -> pyloric sphincter -> SI -> ileocecal sphincter -> LI -> rectum -> anus -> anal sphincter

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pancreas secretion

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Secretes pancreatic juice to break down carbs, fats, and proteins Secrete pancreatic juices into the cavity and insulin, and glucagon into blood to regulate blood sugar Secretin - It is secreted from intestinal cells when acidic food from stomach enters small intestine. Secretin promotes secretion of bicarbonates and water from pancreas.

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Platelet function

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They play a key role in retention of blood loss by forming a * plug at the site of tears when connective tissue is exposed. Serotonin is released and smooth muscles contract in the vessel walls. *Blood clotting - Cause capillary homeostasis by adhering to the inner surface of a vessel and sticking to each other to create a temp. mechanical plu

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gastric juices

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Secretions from the stomach lining that contain hydrochloric acid and pepsin, an enzyme that digests protein.

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heart function

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*pumps blood throughout the body *Blood goes into right atrium from superior vena cava through tricuspid to right ventricle to the pulmonary valve to the pulmonary artery to lungs to pulmonary veins to bicuspid to left atrium to mitral valve to left ventricle to aortic valve to aorta

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neutrophils

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Most abundant white blood cell., The most abundant type of white blood cell. Phagocytic and tend to self-destruct as they destroy foreign invaders, limiting their life span to a few days.- WBC

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antibodies in blood

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Passive immunity= When are HIV antibodies detectable in blood?

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antibodies

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An antigen-binding immunoglobulin, produced by B cells, that functions as the effector in an immune response. Specialized proteins that aid in destroying infectious agents

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Section 3

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epiglottis

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A flap of tissue that seals off the windpipe and prevents food from entering.

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CONTROL VARIABLE

Front

VARIABLES THAT REMAIN CONSTANT OR UNCHANGED

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EPIDEMIC

Front

WIDESPREAD OUTBREAK OF AN INFECTIOUS DISEASE WITHIN A COUNTRY

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lower respiratory

Front

consists of the bronchial tree and lungs

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DEPENDENT VARIABLE

Front

WHAT YOU MEASURE- ON Y AXIS

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schwann cells

Front

Type of glia in the PNS, Supporting cells of the peripheral nervous system responsible for the formation of myelin.

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breathing phases

Front

inspiration and expiration

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breathing process

Front

+The diaphragm muscle drops and creates a vacuum; Air rushes into the lungs; The diaphragm muscle contracts and pushes the air out *inhale through mouth or nose, are is filtered by cilia and mucus in nose, then the air goes to the pharynx, past the epiglottis, and through your larynx and trachea, at the base of the trachea are two tubes called bronchi which branch off into smaller air tubes called bronchioles, then the air reaches tiny sacs called alveoli where gas exchange occurs *Oxygen goes to the lungs , has a close contact to blood absorbs it and carries it to all body parts. Blood gives up CO2 which is from lungs to air breathed out *- active process that allows the diaphragm and intercostal muscles to contract, allowing lungs to expand (diaphragm goes down *Pharynx > Larynx (voice box) > Trachea (windpipe) > Bronchi > Bronchioles > Alveoli

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graded potential

Front

shift in electrical charge in a tiny area of the neuron (temporary); transmits a long cell membranes leaving neuron and polarized state; needs higher than normal threshold of excitation to fire A local voltage change in a neuron membrane induced by stimulation of a neuron, with strength proportional to the strength of the stimulus and lasting about a millisecond.

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carbon dioxide transported in blood

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*Carbon dioxide is released from the mitochondri *diffuses into blood, then to the capillaries, then to the alveoli in the lungs, and exhaled into the atmosphere *diffuses from the pulmonary capillaries into the alveol Process that moves CO2 from tissues to lungs in 3 forms: bicarbonate, bound to hemoglobin; as carbaminohemoglobin & as dissolved CO2

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cerebelleum

Front

motor control refines skeletal muscle contractions, role in cognition, language, problem solving, activity occurs subconsciously, composed like cerebrum, grey matter white matter (arbor vitae) grey islands.

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ANTIBODY

Front

PRODUCED BY WBC WHEN IMMUNE SYSTEM DETECTS A PARTICULAR PATHOGEN

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trachea

Front

Allows air to pass to and from lungs Air passageway; has cartilage rings to help keep the air passage open as air rushes in; branches into right/left bronchus The respiratory process begins when air is inhaled through the nose and into the what?

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DISEASES CAUSED BY VIRUSES

Front

influenza - flu, colds, Measles, mumps, rubella, chicken pox, AIDS

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brain

Front

The mass of nerve tissue that is the main control center of the nervous system

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cerebrum

Front

Area of the brain responsible for all voluntary activities of the body Largest part of the brain Largest part of the brain; coordinates thought, reasoning, movement, and memory, includes the cerebral cortex and the white matter beneath it.

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lung

Front

Main organs of the respiratory system An organ found in air-breathing vertebrates that exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide with the blood

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Central nervous system

Front

The brain and spinal cord A subdivision of the human nervous system comprising the brain and spinal cord. Transmits & receives messages to & from the PNS

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myelinated

Front

Impulse conduction is fastest in neurons that are glia cells that wrap around the axon insulating it. conduct AP more rapidly bc less current lost to extracellular environment

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cerebrum structure

Front

consisting of 2 hemispheres and olfactory lobes thought and intelligence and memory

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larnyx

Front

upper part of the trachea contains vocal chords - 3 bands of tissue stretched across the opening of trachea

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bronchi

Front

The passages that branch from the trachea and direct air into the lungs Airways in the lungs that lead from the trachea to the bronchioles.

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PANDEMIC

Front

A DISEASE THAT IS SPREAD RAPIDLY ACROSS MANY COUNTRIES

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breathing process

Front

*Respiration is the chemical process in which cells exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide to obtain energy, Air is breathed in and diffusion occurs and carbon dioxide is breathed out *Breathing is controlled by muscles. *[H+] and [CO2] are too high, medulla oblongata is stimulated > sends impulse to diaphragm and intercostal muscles > diaphragm contracts > ribs move up and out > diaphragm moves down > air rushes in > vice versa for exhalation • controlled by medula oblongata *inhale through mouth or nose, are is filtered by cilia and mucus in nose, then the air goes to the pharynx, past the epiglottis, and through your larynx and trachea, at the base of the trachea are two tubes called bronchi which branch off into smaller air tubes called bronchioles, then the air reaches tiny sacs called alveoli where gas exchange occurs

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upper respiratory

Front

consists of the nose, mouth, pharynx, epiglottis, larynx, and trachea

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neuron cells

Front

role of this type of cell is already determined and is not dictated by neighboring cells. communicate w/ send signals to other neurons and muscles in the body What is the nervous system composed of?

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VIRUSES

Front

Viruses can only reproduce inside host cells, and they damage the cell when they do this VIRUSES GET INTO CELL

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neurotransmitter

Front

Chemical messengers that cross the synaptic gaps between neurons. When released by the sending neuron, neurotransmitters travel across the synapse and bind to receptor sites on the receiving neuron, thereby influencing whether that neuron will generate a neural impulse. Chemical messengers that cross the neuromuscular junction (synapse) to transmit electrical impulses from the nerve to the muscle.

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VACCINES

Front

ARE SMALL AMOUNTS OF DEAD / WEAKENED PATHOGENS

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DISEASES CAUSED BY BACTERIA

Front

food poisoning, Cholera, typhoid, whooping cough, gonorrhoea - a sexually transmitted disease

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BACTERIA

Front

Bacteria are living cells and can multiply rapidly. Once inside the body, they release poisons or toxins that make us feel ill. BACTERIA GET IN BETWEEN CELLS

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PATHOGEN

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MICROORGANISM THAT CAUSES ILLNESS OR DISEASE

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oxegen transported in blood

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pleural cavity

Front

*The space between the two moist membranes that separate the lungs from the thorax (chest cavity). Filled with lubricating fluid. *airtight space between fold of the pleural membranes; contains watery lubricating fluid that prevents friction between the membranes when they rub together during respiration

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respiratory system

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A system of organs, functioning in the process of gas exchange between the body and the environment, consisting especially of the nose, nasal passages, nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.

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SYMPTOMS OF AN INFECTION

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PAIN, FEVER, RASH, NAUSEA, HEADACHE, COUGHING

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action potential

Front

A neural impulse; a brief electrical charge that travels down an axon. The action potential is generated by the movement of positively charged atoms in and out of channels in the axon's membrane. Fast, moving change across a neurons membrane, also called an impulse. the local voltage change across the cell wall as a nerve impulse is transmitted

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respiratory tract

Front

The passageway that makes breathing possible. series of branching tubes that conduct air to and from the respiratory zone for gas exchange

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Central Nervous system protected

Front

Brain and spinal cord

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INDEPENDENT VARIABLE

Front

WHAT YOU CHOOSE VALUES FOR- ON Y AXIS

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Nervous system

Front

Brain, nerve cells, spinal cord *the body's speedy, electrochemical communication network, consisting of all the nerve cells of the peripheral and central nervous systems. *The bodily system that in vertebrates is made up of the brain and spinal cord, nerves, ganglia, and parts of the receptor organs and that receives and interprets stimuli and transmits impulses to the effector organs.

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WHITE BLOOD CELLS

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White blood cells can ingest and destroy pathogens. They can produce antibodies to destroy pathogens

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MMR

Front

MEASLES, MUMPS AND RUBELLA

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brain stem

Front

Connection to spinal cord. Filters information flow between peripheral nervous system and the rest of the brain. the central trunk of the mammalian brain, consisting of the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain, and continuing downward to form the spinal cord.

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bile function

Front

digest fat; excrete waste

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Peripheral nervous system PNS

Front

peripheral nervous system *sensory and motor neurons that connect the CNS to the rest of the body *All parts of the nervous system, excluding the brain and spinal cord, that relay information between the CNS and other parts of body

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alveoli

Front

(singular alveolus.) Tiny sacs, with walls only a single cell layer thick found at the end of the respiratory bronchiole tree. Alveoli are the site of gas exchange in the respiratory system. Terminal air sacs that constitute the gas exchange surface of the lungs.

Back

diencephalon

Front

thalamus and hypothalamus A portion of the embryonic forebrain that becomes the thalamus, hypothalamus, posterior pituitary gland, and pineal gland.

Back

ANOMALY

Front

SOMETHING THAT DEVIATES FROM NORMAL OR EXPECTED

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WHAT ARE BODY'S DEFENCE MECHANISMS?

Front

SKIN, STOMACH ACID, EYELASHES, TEARS, COUGH

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Section 4

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natural selection

Front

process in which organisms with favorable genes are more likely to survive to reproduce. Ex. the idea of ____ ______ was first presented by Charles Darwin.

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gene

Front

sections of chromosomes made of DNA that code for traits. The basic unit of heredity.

Back

excretion

Front

removal of metabolic waste.

Back

synthesis

Front

chemical combination of simple substances to form complex substances.

Back

compound

Front

a substance consisting of 2 or more elements in a fixed ratio. Ex. water is the most common _______ on Earth.

Back

cancer

Front

a growth defect in cells , a breakdown of the mechanism that controls cell division. Ex. his ___ was caused by smoking.

Back

heredity

Front

the passing of traits from parent to offspring. Ex. scientists know that _____ can increase chances for certain diseases.

Back

element

Front

a substance that cannot be broken down to other substances by chemical reactions. Ex. carbon is an essential ________ of life.

Back

pH

Front

a relative measure of the hydrogen ion concentration within a solution; Latin for "probably hydrogens".

Back

genome

Front

the complete genetic material contained in an individual.

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ingestion

Front

taking in food from the environment.

Back

NEUROTRANSMITTER

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Back

DECAY

Front

The breakdown of dead plant and animal material by fungi, bacteria and other organisms. Requires WOW W-warmth O-oxygen W- water

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digestion

Front

the breakdown of complex food materials into forms the organism can use. Ex. Going to sleep after eating can be bad for ____.

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HIV

Front

a virus that attacks and destroys the human immune system.

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assimilation

Front

incorporation of materials into the body of an organism.

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ecology

Front

the branch of biology that studies the interactions of organisms with one another and with nonliving parts of their environment

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respiration

Front

release of chemical energy from certain nutrients.

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reproduction

Front

process by which organisms produce new organisms of their own kind

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MOTOR NEURONE

Front

A motor neurone sends impulses from the spinal cord/CNS to effector (muscle of gland).

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mutation

Front

a change in the DNA of a gene.

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oxygen

Front

a gas that has no color or smell, is present in air, and is necessary for most animals and plants to live. Ex. the chemical symbol for _____ is O.

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species

Front

group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring. Ex. there are thousands of different ______ of butterflies.

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PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (PNS) consists of

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- nerve cells that carry information to or from the CNS. Includes spinal cord and peripheral nerves.

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RELAY NEURONE

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-carry messages from one part of the CNS to another

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virus

Front

a very small living thing that causes infectious illnesses. Ex. HIV is the _____ that causes AIDS.

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CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS) consists of

Front

- the brain and spinal cord

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theory

Front

a system of ideas that explains many related observations and is supported by a large body of evidence acquired through scientific investigation

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bacteria

Front

a very small living things. Ex. Although some cause illness or disease, many ______ are harmless.

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matter

Front

the material that everything in the universe is made of, including solids, liquids, and gases

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fungi

Front

simple type of plant that has no leaves or flowers and that grows on plants or other surfaces. Ex. mushrooms are a _____.

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DNA

Front

nucleic acid polymer that stores genetic information.

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algae

Front

a very simple plant without stems or leaves that grows in or near water.

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SYNAPSE

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Where two neurones meet, there is a tiny gap called a synapse. Signals cross this gap using chemicals released by a neurone. The chemical diffuses across the gap makes the next neurone transmit an electrical signal.

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absorption

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process by which substances are taken into the cell or an organism.

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equilibrium

Front

the state of both sides are balanced

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organism

Front

any living thing; something that meets all criteria of life. Ex. so far, we have not found proof of any living ________ on another planet.

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WHITE BLOOD CELLS CAN

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-ingest pathogens and destroy them -produce antibodies to destroy pathogens -produce antitoxins that neutralise the toxins released by pathogens white blood cells do not eat the pathogens - they ingest them

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EFFECTORS

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-produces a response e.g.muscle contracts to move hand away from stimulus or gland squeezes and releases hormone into blood.

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SENSORY NEURONE

Front

A sensory neurone sends impulses (from a sensory receptor) to a relay neurone in the spinal cord/CNS.

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interdependence

Front

organisms in a biological community live and interact with other organisms.

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egestion

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elimination of indigestible waste.

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REFLEX

Front

-a way for the body to automatically and rapidly respond to a stimulus to minimise any further damage to the body. stimulus → receptor → sensory neurone → relay neurone → motor neurone → effector → response

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differentiation

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process by which cells become specialized for specific functions.

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RELAY NEURONES

Front

Neurones that carry information from a sensory nerve cell to a motor nerve cell

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development

Front

the change in shape or organisms over time. Ex. a child's ________ is very fast.

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evolution

Front

the process of change that has transformed life on Earth

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RECEPTORS

Front

- can detect a change in the environment (stimulus) and produce electrical impulses in response. Sense organs contain groups of receptors that respond to specific stimuli.

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circulation

Front

process by which materials are distributed (moved) throughout the organism.

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regulation

Front

process by which organisms maintain homeostasis, a stable internal environment.

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