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Cards (12)

Section 1

(12 cards)

Cell

Front

The basic unit of structure and function in living things

Back

Atom

Front

the basic unit of a chemical element.

Back

Organ

Front

A collection of tissues that carry out a specialized function of the body

Back

Homeostasis

Front

process by which organisms maintain a relatively stable internal environment. Receptors - Control Center that includes a set point - Effectors such as muscles of glands take action.

Back

positive feedback

Front

Feedback that tends to magnify a process or increase its output.

Back

Organism

Front

An individual living thing

Back

Molecule

Front

A group of atoms bonded together

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Macromolecules

Front

A very large organic molecule composed of many smaller molecules

Back

Tissue

Front

Specialized cells assemble into layers or masses that have specific functions. Such a group of cells is called a tissue.

Back

negative feedback

Front

a mechanism of response in which a stimulus initiates reactions that reduce the stimulus

Back

organ system

Front

group of organs that work together to perform a specific function

Back

Organelle

Front

A tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within the cell

Back