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Ellmore Unit 4
bio
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biology
Cellular Movement
movement of a cell as a whole unit
Flagella
lash-like appendage on the cell body of certain prokaryotic and eukaryoticcells
Cilia
slender protuberances on eukaryotic cells
Pseudopodia
used for feeding and locomotion
Circulatory System
organ system that permits blood and lymph circulation to transport nutrients
Nervous System
carry messages to and from the brain
Endocrine System
regulates mood, growth, tissue function, metabolism, sexual function/reproductive
processes
Cellular Homeostasis
maintains total balance
Nucleus
organelle found in eukaryotic cells
Sensory Organs
nose, eyes, tongue, ears, skin
Prokaryotes
lack a membrane-bound nucleus
Eukaryotes
organism whose cells contain a nucleus and other structures
Skeletal System
keeps your body in shape, protects your vital organs, and enables you to move
Muscular System
permits movement of the body, maintains posture, and circulates blood
Vascular Tissues
consists of xylem and phloem
Cellular Membrane
surrounds cell nucleus
What substances are toxic to cells?
mercury, alcohol
Excretory System
removes excess materials from an organism; maintains homeostasis
Water Balance
inputs and outputs of water
pH
measure of the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution; >7 are acidic
Temperature
helps maintain homeostasis inside an organism