Chapter 1 Cells

Question 1

Metabolism

Answer 1

Sum of reactions that take place to build up and break down the body

Question 2

Homeostasis

Answer 2

The body’s ability to maintain a stable and constant internal condition

Question 3

Ecosystem

Answer 3

Interconnected networks of living things

Question 4

Integumentary system

Answer 4

This system protects our body from external damage, skin, hair, nails, sweat glands

Question 5

Skeletal system

Answer 5

Gives our body the rigid structure so it can move and hold itself up.
Bones, tendons, ligaments, and other structures.

Question 6

Muscular system

Answer 6

This system moves us, physically as well as blood through our vessels, food through our intestines. Also includes our skeletal muscles, cardiac muscles and smooth muscles (arteries, veins, bladder, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, uterus and more.

Question 7

Nervous System

Answer 7

This system sends electrochemical signals that trigger thoughts, emotions, and movement as well as involuntary activity such as breathing, includes our brains as well as a vast network of nerves and supporting structures.

Question 8

Endocrine system

Answer 8

This is our cellular communication system, it includes hormonal organs and glands, hypothalamus, pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid, liver, pancreas, kidney adrenal, testes, ovaries and more