characteristics for maintaining life Flashcards
1
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maintain boundaries/ movement
A
keep internal and external environment seperate
2
Q
reproduction
A
provide new cells for growth and repair
3
Q
sensitivity/ responsiveness
A
ability to react to stimuli
4
Q
growth
A
occurs when constructive activities occur at a faster rate then destructive
5
Q
respiration
A
ability to inhale oxygen and utilise for the production of energy
6
Q
excretion
A
removing waste from body
7
Q
nutrition/digestion
A
breaking down of food into small, soluble molecules that can be absorbed into the blood
8
Q
required to maintain life
A
water, nutrients, oxygen, normal body temp and atmospheric pressure ( allows fro breathing)
