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the ability to maintain relatively stable internal conditions. EX: Temperature, blood
pressure, and body weight.

membrane that covers the organ, it makes contact with the internal organ

hormone production, internal chemical communication and coordination

Regulates metabolism, growth and reproduction

Testis, epididymis, vas deferens, scrotum, penis, urethra, seminal vesicles, prostate gland,
bulbourethral gland

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What is the peritoneum?

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sum of all chemical reactions in the body.

Internal chemical change!

Macro; meaning large. So large molecule. Examples include proteins, fats and DNA.

the mucus membrane covering the abdominal or pelvic cavity

 protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, or the cranial or vertebral
cavity.

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The body's response to blood loss is an example of what?

Negative feedback
Positive feedback
Effector
Receptor

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Positive feedback

Nervous system

Negative feedback

Transverse plane

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Controlled variable

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Movement in the opposite direction of down gradient. "Uphill" for example/ This requires
energy to do so.

A body tissue that covers the surfaces of the body, inside and out. It lines and secretes.

-A variable that the system cannot change

-A variable that does not have a corresponding sensor embedded in the system

-A variable that must be kept within a certain acceptable range

-A variable that is sensed (or detected) via sensors that is already embedded into the
system

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The spleen belongs to which body system?

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integumentary system

endocrine system
 nervous system

lymphatic system

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What is an organ system? AND How many organ systems are there?

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 The ability to sense and react to stimuli (changes in the environment) is called
responsiveness or excitability. Most organisms should be capable of self propelled
movement from place to place.

A structure composed of two or more tissue types that work together to carry out a
particular function. A single organ can belong to 2 organ systems, EX: Pancreas, belongs
to the endocrine and digestive.

EX: The skin is the body's largest organ.

There are 11 organ systems.

It is Composed of several organs working together to perform a given function

Pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, thymus, adrenal gland,
pancreas, testes, ovaries, Hypothalamus

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest particle of an element, and has unique chemical identities.

protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, or the cranial or vertebral
cavity.