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organism

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a living thing made up of one or more cells

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cell

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the smallest functional unit of a living organism

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tissue

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a cluster of cells which
perform a shared function

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organ

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the combination of tissues and cells into a distinct structure that performs a specific function

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system

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a collection of organs and tissues that perform specific functions necessary for survival

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muscle tissue

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collection of animal cells that are capable of contraction. Includes skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle

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nervous tissue collection

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collection
of animal cells that sense stimuli and initiate responses. Also known as nerve tissue

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connective tissue

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collection of many different animal cells that bind and support the other major tissue types

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epithelial tissue

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one of the basic tissue types in animals that line the outer surface of organs and blood vessels

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digestive system

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the collection of specialised tissues and organs responsible for the breakdown of food and absorption of nutrients

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excretory system

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the collection of organs and tissues that removes excess fluid and waste materials from the body

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endocrine system

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the collection of glands in animals responsible for producing hormones that can be transported in the bloodstream to regulate distant organs/cells

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physical digestion

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the breakdown of food into smaller pieces by processes such as chewing
and peristalsis. Also known as mechanical digestion

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chemical digestion

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chemical digestion
the breakdown of food into smaller molecules by digestive enzymes and stomach acid

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villus (pl. villi)

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finger-like projections from the surface of membranous structures to increase the surface area

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microvillus (pl. microvilli)

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microscopic projections on the surface of cells that increase cellular surface area

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liver

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urea

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the main nitrogenous product of protein breakdown in mammals. Excreted in urine

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kidneys

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The kidneys filter blood to remove excess and unwanted materials from the bloodstream, producing a kidney filtrate which is excreted as urine.

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urine

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a fluid formed by the kidneys and stored in the bladder. One of the body’s major ways to remove excess water, solutes, and waste substances from the blood

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filtrate

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the fluid filtered from blood that passes through the nephron

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renal arteries

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arteries that deliver blood from the heart to the kidneys

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nephron

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a functional unit of
the kidney consisting of a glomerulus and tubule system through which filtrate passes and urine is produced

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vascular tissues

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vascular tissues conducting tissues that transport water
and nutrients throughout a plant. An encompassing term for the xylem tissue and phloem tissue

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dermal tissue
dermal tissue collection of cells that form the outer linings of a plant
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leaves
the plant organs that are responsible for photosynthesis
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flowers
flowers the reproductive organ of angiosperms. Grows into fruit following fertilisation
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fruit
fruit the seed-bearing structures that are responsible for the protection of developing seeds and seed dispersal
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stem
stem the main body of the plant that provides support and connects the whole plant
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roots
roots the plant organ embedded in the ground. Absorbs water and nutrients from soil, and provides support for the plant
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root system
root system organ system in plants that is responsible for providing support to the plant and water and nutrient absorption from soil
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shoot system
shoot system organ system in plants made up of reproductive organs, stems, and leaves
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hormone
hormone a signalling molecule released from endocrine glands that regulates the growth or activity of target cells
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xylem tissue
xylem tissue transports water and minerals in one direction, from the roots to the leaves
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phloem tissue
phloem tissue transports sugars and other nutrients in two directions, to all the cells of the plant
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vascular bundles
vascular bundles the close arrangement of xylem and phloem tissues
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root hair cell
a cell with hair-like extensions that absorbs water and minerals from the soil into the root
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extracellular pathway
extracellular pathway the pathway by which roots absorb the majority of water from the soil.
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cytoplasmic pathway
cytoplasmic pathway the pathway by which roots absorb the majority of nutrients and essential minerals from the soil
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sieve cell
sieve cell the living hollow tubes of the phloem which stack end-to-end
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companion cell
companion cell the cells of the phloem that ensure sieve cells remain alive and regulate entry into the phloem
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sieve plates
sieve plates the porous plates separating adjacent sieve cells
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stoma
stoma (pl. stomata) small pore on the leaf’s surface that opens and closes to regulate gas exchange
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transpiration
transpiration the evaporation of water from leaves and movement of liquids up the xylem
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translocation
translocation the movement of substances from a source to other tissues in the plant via the phloem. Also known as source and sink movement
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guard cell
guard cell a pair of curved cells that surround a stoma. When hot they lose turgor pressure and become flaccid, closing the stomata to limit water loss
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stomatal pore
stomatal pore the opening in the centre of a turgid stoma, where gases freely enter or exit a leaf
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epidermal cell
epidermal cells the plant’s outermost cells which separate the plant from the external environment. These cells coat the leaves, fruits, stems, flowers, and roots of a plant. Also known as epidermis
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physical digestion
physical digestion the breakdown of food into smaller pieces by processes such as chewing and peristalsis. Also known as mechanical digestion
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chemical digestion
chemical digestion the breakdown of food into smaller molecules by digestive enzymes and stomach acid
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digestive tract
the pathway of organs that food and liquids travel through after being swallowed, leading to digestion and elimination. Also known as the gastrointestinal tract or alimentary canal
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peristalsis
peristalsis coordinated muscular contractions and relaxations of the digestive tract wall that move food along the system
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chyme
chyme mixture of partially digested food and digestive juices that passes from the stomach to the small intestine
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liver
liver a large organ found in the abdomen that is involved in many metabolic processes including the breakdown of toxins
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gallbladder
gallbladder bile-storing organ that releases bile into the small intestine
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pancreas
pancreas an organ of the digestive and endocrine system that releases both digestive juices and hormones, namely insulin and glucagon which regulate blood glucose levels
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small intestine
connects the stomach to the large intestine and is a major site of nutrient absorption during digestionmall intestine connects the stomach to the large intestine and is a major site of nutrient absorption during digestion
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glomerulus
(pl. glomeruli) a network of capillaries that deliver blood to the Bowman’s capsule
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Bowman’s capsule
Bowman’s capsule the first section of the nephron which collects filtered blood from the glomerulus
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proximal convoluted tubule
proximal convoluted tubule the portion of the nephron tubule that lies between the Bowman’s capsule and the loop of Henle
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loop of Henle
loop of Henle a u-shaped loop of the nephron that recovers water and salts from filtrate
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distal convoluted tubule
distal convoluted tubule the portion of the nephron tubule that lies between the loop of Henle and the collecting duct
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collecting duct
collecting duct the final section of the nephron tubule that collects urine and delivers it to the bladder for excretion
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ureter
ureter the tube through which urine passes from the kidney to the bladder
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signalling molecule
a molecule which can interact with and initiate a response in a target cell
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hormone
a signalling molecule released from endocrine glands that regulates the growth or activity of target cells
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receptor
a structure (usually a protein) that detects a signal or external change
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target cell
target cell a cell that will receive and respond to a specific signalling molecule
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gland
gland a group of cells that secretes chemical substances to regions of the body or discharges them into the surroundings
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hypothalamus
The hypothalamus a section of the brain in mammals that controls much of the body’s internal environment via hormone secretion
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pituitary gland
a gland in the brain that plays a large role in maintaining bodily functions by controlling the activity of several other endocrine glands
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pineal gland
a small gland in the brain which helps regulate sleep patterns
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thyroid gland
a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that produces hormones that influence metabolic rate
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parathyroid glands
four small glands in the neck that control the levels of calcium in the body
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adrenal glands
collection of endocrine cells located above the kidneys that produce a variety of hormones involved in the stress response, including cortisol, aldosterone, and adrenaline
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positive feedback system
a stimulus–response process in which the response increases the stimulus
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negative feedback system
egative feedback system a stimulus–response process in which the response counters the stimulus
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receptor
r a structure that detects a signal or external change, usually a protein
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modulator
location where information from receptors is sent to and compared to a set point, and where molecules altering the functioning of an effector are released. Also known as the processing centre
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effector
a molecule, cell, or organ that responds to a signal and produces a response
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response
the action of a cell, organ, or organism caused by a stimulus
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conduction
the transfer of heat through physical contact with another object
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convection
the transfer of heat via the movement of a liquid or gas between areas of different temperature
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thermoregulation
thermoregulation the homeostatic process of maintaining a constant internal body temperature
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glycogen
a polysaccharide of glucose that stores energy. Serves as the main storage of glucose in the body
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hyperglycaemia
the state of having blood glucose levels above the normal range (>7.8 mmol/L)
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hypoglycaemia
the state of having blood glucose levels below the normal range (<4.0 mmol/L)
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osmoregulation
osmoregulation the homeostatic regulation of osmolality in the body via the alteration of water and solute balance
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insulin
insulin a hormone secreted by beta cells of the pancreas when blood glucose levels are elevated
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