Homeostasis, Cell Structure and Function Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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Define Homeostasis
A
homeostasis is the state of steady internal, physical, and chemical conditions maintained by living systems
2
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2 examples of homeostasis
A
thermoregulation, and blood glucose regulation
3
Q
what are the 4 different knobs on the microscope?
A
low power, high power, scanning power, and oil immersion.
4
Q
define nonpolar
A
nonpolar is charges that are allike so they repel
5
Q
how many tails does a phospholipids have
A
2
6
Q
define polar
A
polar are opposite charges that attract to other polar objects.
7
Q
what is a plasma membrane?
A
it is a special boundary that helps control what enters and leaves the cell.
8
Q
which type of cell has a nucleus?
eukaryotic and prokaryotic?
A
eukaryotic
