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Control group |
The group in an experiment that does not receive treatment, and is then used to measure how the other test subjects do |
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Experimental group |
Receives the variable being tested |
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Adrenal glands |
Pair of glands located on top of kidneys that secrete adrenaline that prepare body for stressful situations |
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Cilia |
Short, numerous, hairlike projections (eyelashes) |
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Circulatory system |
Carries nutrients throughout the body. Contains heart, veins, arteries, red blood cells |
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Endocrine system |
Releases chemical signals in body. Contains glands, hormones. |
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Epinephrine |
Adrenaline |
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Eukaryotes |
Unicellular or multicellular organisms, contain one true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. |
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Excretory system |
Removes excess, unnecessary materials from the body fluid of an organism. Contains sweat glands, liver, lungs, kidney systems. |
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Feedback mechanisms |
A process that uses the conditions of one component to regulate the function of another |
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Gamete |
Male and female sex cells; sperm and eggs |
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Germinate |
Come into existence and develop |
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Insulin |
A hormone produced in pancreas that regulates amount of glucose in blood |
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Nervous system |
Sends and receives signals from environment. Contains brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). |
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Pancreas |
Large gland behind stomach, secretes digestive enzymes into duodenum |
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Prokaryotic |
Unicellular microorganisms that lack a distinct nucleus and membrane-bound organelle |
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Skeletal system |
Provides structure and support for the body. Contains bones. |
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Thyroid gland |
A large ductless gland in the neck that secretes hormones regulating growth & development through rate or metabolism |
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Vascular |
Relating to a vessel or vessels, especially those that carry blood |
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Codominance |
Neither allele is dominant or recessive, blends both but presents both |
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Crossing over |
The exchange of genes between homologous chromosomes, resulting in a mixture of parental characteristics in offsprings |
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Pedigree |
Square = boy, Circle = girl |
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Meiosis |
Cell duplicate to produce more cells (mitosis twice) |
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Purebred |
An animal bred from parents of same breed |
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Hybrid |
Offspring of two plants/animals of different breeds |
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Incomplete dominance |
Neither is dominant over the other, different outcome when blended together |
