Characteristics of Life Flashcards
1
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DECAGRAMRR
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Digestion, Excretion, Circulation, Absorption, Growth, Responsiveness, Assimilation, Movement, Reproduction, Respiration
2
Q
Does is move?
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Movement
3
Q
Does it respond to environment? Ex: Sweating
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Responsiveness
4
Q
Do you get bigger/replenish?
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Growth
5
Q
Can live without
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Reproduction
6
Q
Act of taking gases from atmosphere and sending them to cells/tissues
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Respiration
7
Q
Act of taking raw material into body so you can grow/repair
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Digestion
8
Q
Taking nutrients from digestive system into the blood to be used by body
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Absorption
9
Q
Moves blood throughout body
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Circulation
10
Q
Can nutrients reach site where it will be used
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Assimilation
11
Q
Do you get rid of waste
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Excretion
12
Q
Wolff’s Law
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Specific adaptations to imposed demands
