Ch.Lesson 1.3-1.4

Question 1

Organization

Answer 1

Cells organize in a way that maintains distinct internal compartments

Question 2

Metabolism

Answer 2

Ingesting energy and molecules in food, converting to fuel for movement and/or sustain body functions and build/maintain body structures (The sum of all anabolic and catabolic reactions that take place in body)

Question 3

Anabolism

Answer 3

smaller, simpler molecules are combined into larger complex substances

Question 4

Catabolism

Answer 4

The process by which larger more complex substances are broken down into smaller simpler molecules

Question 5

Responsiveness

Answer 5

The ability of an organism to adjust to changes in its internal and external enviornments

Question 6

Differentiation

Answer 6

Unspecialized cells become specialized in structure and function to perform certain tasks in the body

Question 7

Nutrient

Answer 7

A substance in foods and beverages that is essential to human survival (water, energy-yielding & body-building, micronutrients)

Question 8

Blood Pressure

Answer 8

The pressure exerted by blood as it flows within vessels