(2)2nd Q Flashcards

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1
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Maintains a cell’s biological balance

A

Homestasis

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2
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Body breaks down excess amino acids and releases ammonia

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Urine

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3
Q

A less toxic compound where body makes ammonia

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Urea

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4
Q

Infectious agents that causes disease

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Pathogens

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5
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Guards the body fluids of most animals

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Immune cells

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6
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First line of defense

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Skin

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7
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Contains enzymes

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Mucus, saliva and tears

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8
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If pathogens manages to get through this defense will activate

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Innate immunity

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9
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Where 2nd defense system is found. Also known as adaptive immunity

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Vertebrates

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10
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Chemical signaling using hormones. Basic system for communication and regulation

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Endocrine system

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11
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Regulates reproduction, development, metabolism, growth, and behavior

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Endocrine cells

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12
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Prepares organs for stress

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Adrenal glands

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13
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Major system of nervous system. Transmits signal

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Neurons

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14
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Speeds your heart rate to prepare your body to run from danger

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Epinephrine

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15
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A bundle of long fibers running parallel to the lenght of your muscles

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Striated muscles

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16
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Main control of nervous system

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Brain and spinal cord

17
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Attached to the bones and responsible for animal’s movement

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Skeletal muscles

18
Q

How many muscles does our body needs to function?

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600 muscles