1.3 Functions of Human Life Flashcards
Anabolism
the process where smaller, simpler molecules are combined into larger, more complex substances
the process where smaller, simpler molecules are combined into larger, more complex substances
Anabolism
Catabolism
the process where larger more complex substances are broken down into smaller simpler molecules
the process where larger more complex substances are broken down into smaller simpler molecules
Catabolism
Metabolism
the sum of all anabolic and catabolic reactions that take place in the body
the sum of all anabolic and catabolic reactions that take place in the body
Metabolism
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
every cell in your body makes use of this chemical compound to store and release energy
every cell in your body makes use of this chemical compound to store and release energy
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
Responsiveness
the ability of an organism to adjust to changes in its internal and external environments
the ability of an organism to adjust to changes in its internal and external environments
Responsiveness
Movement
includes actions at the joints of the body, and also the motion of individual organs and even individual cells
includes actions at the joints of the body, and also the motion of individual organs and even individual cells
Movement
Development
all of the changes the body goes through in life
all of the changes the body goes through in life
Development
Development - Differentiation
unspecialized cells become specialized in structure and function to perform certain tasks in the body
