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20 Cards in this Set
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Organ |
A number of tissues working together to carry out a single function |
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Osmosis |
Diffusion of water molecules through partially permeable surfaces |
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Ovary |
The female sex cell where eggs are produced |
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Pancreas |
The organ which produces digestion enzyme in order to help digestion |
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Pathogen |
An invading cell which can cause diseases in the human body |
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Plasma |
The watery fluid in the blood which transports nutrients urea, carbon dioxide, and hormones |
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Platelets |
Small fragments of dead red blood cells which helps blood cells clot |
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Proteins |
Compounds consisting of amino acids which help in growth and repair of cells in the body |
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Receptors |
Cells, tissues, or organs which are sensitive to stimuli |
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Reflex action |
Quick automatic response to stimuli |
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Reproduction |
The process of producing new individual organisms |
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Respiration |
Breaking down of glucose and oxygen in order to provide energy for cells |
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Retina |
The part of the eye which contains cells sensitive to light |
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Root |
A plant organ which anchors the plant and absorbs water and nutrients from the soil |
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Sensitivity |
The ability to detect or notice changes in the environment |
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Species |
A group of living organisms that breed in the same way to produce similar off spring |
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Starch |
An insoluable substance made out of glucose |
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Stem |
The plant organ which supports in the leaves and flowers whilst also transporting water and nutrients from the roots to other parts of the plant |
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Stomach |
A muscular sac at the end of esophagus which helps in the digestion of food via chemical reactions with hydrochloric acid |
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Stimulus |
A minor or major change in the environment |
