Growth Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Growth is
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An increase in size or mass
2
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Cell differentiation is
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The process by which a cell change to become specialised for its job.
3
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Cell division
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By mitosis
4
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Cell elongation
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Where a plant cell expands, making the cell bigger.
5
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What is cancer
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Is when cells are dividing uncontrollably this can result in a mass of abnormal cells called a tumour. It starts invades and destroys surrounding tissues.
6
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What is a percentile chart
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It is used to assess a child’s growth over time so to see an overall pattern in their development
7
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Percentiles
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IS the measurement of your growth compared to the population e.g: 50th percentile is the growth 50% of people that age have reached.
