CB2b Growth In Animals Flashcards
1
Q
Growth
A
is an increase in size as a result of an increase in number or size of cells
2
Q
The number of cells increase due to…
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cell division
3
Q
Plotting a babies mass help to identify whether they are…
A
growing normally
4
Q
Differentiation
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The process by which a less specialised cell becomes more specialised for a particular function. The cell normally changes shape to achieve this
5
Q
The cytoplasm of fat cells is filled with large fat droplet. The fat is stored until the body needs…
A
energy
6
Q
Red blood cells has no nucleus allowing space for…
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red haemoglobin molecules (which carry oxygen)
7
Q
Red blood cells have a large flat surface area which allows…
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oxygen to be diffused in and out more quickly
