The Living Being Flashcards
1
Q
the sum of all metabolic processes in the body
A
metabolism
2
Q
type of metabolism where complex substances are broken down into simple substances
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catabolism
3
Q
type of metabolism where simple substances are built into complex substances
A
anabolism
4
Q
body’ ability to detect and respond to changes
A
responsiveness
5
Q
motion of the whole body, organs, cells or organelles
A
movement
6
Q
inctease body size
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growth
7
Q
development of cell from unspecialized to specialized cells
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differentiation
8
Q
precursor cells that divide and give rise to other cells
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stem cells
9
Q
formation of new cells for tissue growth, repair or replacement
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reproduction
