MR CHROGER VOCABULARY 1.Record the definitions. 2.Draw pictures that represent each life function.
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MR CHROGER VOCABULARY
1. Record the definitions.2. Draw pictures that represent each
life function.
Metabolism
Chemical reactions in the body.
Convert food and water into energy and waste products.
Reproduce
create offspringAsexual or sexual
Cells – smallest unit of life.
Multicellular – plants and animals are made of many cells!
Single celled organisms are made of only one cell!
Homeostasis
Organisms need to maintain an internal balanceNot enough water = dehydratedToo much water = water poisoning
Response to Environment
Stimulus ResponseEx. It’s cold outside (stimulus),
so you start to shiver (response)
Organisms evolve to survive in the environment
Obtain and use energy
Plants absorb suns energy Animals consume nutrients
Grow and develop
All living things have a life cycle – birth to adult
Excrete waste
Get rid of waste
Animal waste - #1, #2, CO2, sweat (salt), heat
Respiration
Exchanging gases with the atmosphere (to create energy)