mrs h gren

Question 1

define the term growth

Answer 1

a permanent increase in size; an increase in the number of cells in an organism

Question 2

define the term homeostasis

Answer 2

maintenance of a constant internal environment e.g. Water levels, temperature, blood glucose

Question 3

define the term excretion

Answer 3

removal of metabolic waste from the body e.g. water (sweat), CO2 (waste product of aerobic respiration), urea (produced in liver from excess amino acids)

Question 4

define the term movement

Answer 4

the ability to change position of part of your body or the whole body

Question 5

define the term respiration

Answer 5

series of chemical reactions that release energy from chemical elements e.g. glucose

can be anaerobic and aerobic

Question 6

define the term sensitivity

Answer 6

ability to respond to environment

Question 7

define the term reproduction

Answer 7

production of new offspring can be sexual or asexual

Question 8

define the term nutrition

Answer 8

means of obtaining food, which provides energy