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process of science
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Observation>hypothesis>Experiment/ Observation > conclusion > scientific theory
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Inductive reasoning
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inductive reasoning occurs whenever a person uses creative thinking to combine/isolate facts.
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Deductive reasoning
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deductive reasoning involves If / then reasoning
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Experimental design
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the Manner in which a scientist intends a conduct an experiment
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define homeostasis
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the main tence of a constant composition of the internal environment in spite of a changIng external environment
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How does body maintain homeostasis ( 4 points)
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Maintain body temperature
Composition of fluid that surrounds Cells will not Change cells relieve steady supply of nutrients despite long periods between meals + Oxygen chemical waste produced by Cells will build not up |
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how does the digestive System contribute to homeostasis ?
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digestive system extracts nutrients and water from the food we eat
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How does the circulatory System maintain homeostasis ?
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heart, blood, blood Vessels transport Substances from Where they are produced To where they are needed And monks chemical waste and toxic Substances to the kidneys and lungs for disposal
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how does the integumentary System help maintain homeostasis ?
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The Skin provides a barrier to a hostile environment including disease organisms, prevents water LOSS, and helps regulate body temperature
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Cell
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Smallest structural and functional unit of life
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tissue
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Group of similar cells that perform a particular function
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Organ
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Several tissues joined together
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Organ system
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several organs that work together
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7 characteristics of life
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Living things are organized
Living things reproduce Living things grow and develop Living things acquire materials and energy Living things respond to a stimuli Living things have the capacity to adapt Living things are homeostatic |
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Population
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All member of a species within an area
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Community
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All different populations in the same area
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What are Ecosystems are characterized by?
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cnemical cycling and energy flow
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Taxonomy
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assignment of a binomial
First word is the genusto which the species belongs to Second word is species name Always in Latin to avoid Confusion globally |