QUIZ Flashcards

(12 cards)

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What is an organ system?

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An organ system is a group of organs that work together to perform complex functions in an organism.

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What are some examples of organ systems?

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Examples include the digestive system, respiratory system, and circulatory system.

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What is metabolism?

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Metabolism is the sum of all chemical processes that occur in the body.

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What are the two types of metabolism?

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The two types are anabolism and catabolism.

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What is anabolism?

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Anabolism is the building up of complex chemicals in the body.

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What is catabolism?

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Catabolism is the breakdown of complex chemical substances into simpler ones.

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What is the role of the digestive system?

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The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients that the body can use.

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What does the digestive process involve?

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It involves splitting proteins in food into amino acids, which are then used to build new proteins.

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What is the function of the liver?

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The liver plays a key role in metabolism, including digestion and detoxification.

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What is the role of hormones in metabolism?

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Hormones secreted from glands regulate metabolism.

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What is responsiveness in biological terms?

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Responsiveness is the ability to detect and respond to changes in the environment.

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What is the highest level of organization in an organism?

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The organismal level is the highest level of organization.

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