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Biology vocab and such
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what are flagella
a propelor like apendage on a cell used for movement
what are cillia
hair like arms on a cell that are pumped to move
what is a pseupodia
a false foot,used by amoebae
what is the circulatory system
the system of organs used to circulate blood:the heart,blood cells,veins,arterys
what is the nervous system
complex collection of nerves and specialized cells known as neurons that transmit
signalsbetween different parts of the body. Vertebrates
what is the endocrine system
regulating mood, growth, development, tissue function, and metabolism,as well as
reproductive proceses
What is feedback and how does it relate to homeostasis
homeostasis is the body's feedback system responding to important sensory input such as
hunger and temperature
What is the cell nucleus
the part of the cell containing DNA and RNA
what are sensory organs
parts of the body designed specifically for recieving information such as the eyes nose and
tongue
what are prokaryotes
Prokaryotes are single-celled organisms. They are the smallest, simplest organisms. They
are abundant in the air, water, soil,
what are eukaryotes
A eukaryote is any organism whose cells contain a nucleus and other structures enclosed
within membranes
what is the skeletal system
the structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body
what is the muscular system
The muscular system is an organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles.
what are some substances a cell might find toxic
bleach,ammonia,hand sanitizer
what is cellular membrane
a mass of cells together
what is vascular tissue
cellular tissue designed to carry vital fluids and nutrients throught the body
what is the excretory system
the system of an organism's body that performs the function of discharging wastes.
what is water balance
A state of equilibrium in which the fluid intake from water and other beverages and foods
equals fluid losses.
what is pH
PH is short for the power of Hydrogen. It's the measure of acidity or alkalinity in a solution
what is tempertature
a measure of the warmth or coldness of an object or substance with reference to some standard
value.