Diff1-3 - 5 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the key function of any organism, from a biological perspective?
A
Maintain homeostasis
2
Q
What does homeostasis refer to?
A
Both physcial and mental
3
Q
What is cellular homeostasis?
A
Ensurance that the adult has the correct numbers of differentiated cells
4
Q
What is a morphogen?
A
A secreted signal made by one cell that acts in a concentration dependent way to elicit at least 2 different distinct fates based on discrete concentrations
5
Q
What is the problem with interpretation?
A
Observations could have multifactorial explanations
