Science Final Flashcards
Nothing can happen without _____ ______.
chemical reactions
Aging cells ________ off quicker than can be replaced.
Die
Mitosis cells reproduce after age _____-, cell turnover begins to slow
25
Two types of tissues in the skin
- Epithelial
- Connective
What two systems work together to eliminate toxins from the body?
Circulatory & Lymphatic
What percentage of total blood volume is in the Dermis
8-10%
Hormones are
chemical regulatory within the body
What regulates testosterone in the body?
Estrogen and Progesterone
Essential life process must include:
Metabolism, Movement, and Reproduction
What is the most abundant substance in the body (60-70%)
Water
What is atmospheric pressure?
force of air on body
The force of fluids on the body is?
Hydrostatic Pressure
an unstable oxygen molecule is also known as:
free radicals
Enzymes that speed up chemical reactions
SOD - superoxide dismuase
Most essential compound in the human body and universe is?
water- essential to life