Ch 2. Flashcards by madilyn Baumann

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Used to distinguish different animals from each other

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Classification system

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Any living thing

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Organism

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Name used in everyday conversation

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Common name

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Based on taxonomy of animal

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Scientific animal

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Bones that form a segmented spinal column

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Vertebrae

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Animals are in

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Kingdom animalia

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Animal with a backbone

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Vertebrate

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Animal with no backbone

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Invertebrate

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Species that has mammary glands

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Mammal

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Cell division for growth and repair

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Mitosis

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Splitting two cells

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Cell division

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Cell division for sexual reproduction

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Meiosis

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Difference in cell that allows them to do unique activities

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Cell specialization

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Cluster of cells that are alike

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Tissue

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Covers body surfaces and lines body cavities

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Epithelial tissue

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Holds and supports a body parts

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Connective tissue

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Creates movement of body parts

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Muscular tissue

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Responds to stimuli and transmits nerve impulses

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Nervous tissue

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Group of tissues

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Organ

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Group of organs

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Organ system

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Study of form shape and appearance of animal

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Anatomy

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Study of the functions of cells

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Physiology

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Stability of internal enviornment

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Homeostasis

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Hard tissue that form the skeleton

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Bone

Rubbery tissue

Cartilage

Cartilage formed in layers

Growth plate

Material found in medullary cavity

Marrow

Creates movements and posture

Muscular system

Provides framework for the body

Skeletal system

Breaks food into smaller parts

Digestive system

Governs gas exchange/ breathing

Respiratory system

Nutrients and oxygen are moved by

Circulatory system

Rids the body of waste

Excretory system

Circulates clear fluid known ad lymp

Lymphatic system

Coordinates body activity

Nervous system

The skin

Integumentary system

Produces offspring

Reproductive system