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life fuctions
actividies to keep the humans alive
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Biology | the science of life or living matter in all its forms and phenomena, especially with reference to origin, growth, reproduction, structure, and behavior |
| metabolism | a : the sum of the processes in the buildup and destruction of protoplasm; specifically : the chemical changes in living cells by which energy is provided for vital processes and activities and new material is assimilated |
| life | the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death |
| aerobic | relating to, involving, or requiring free oxygen. "simple aerobic bacteria" |
| organism | an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form. synonyms: living thing, being, creature, animal, plant, life form "fish and other organisms" |
| anaerobic | relating to, involving, or requiring an absence of free oxygen. "anaerobic bacteria" |
| life processes | Life processes are the series of actions that are essential to determine if an animal is alive. Living things have seven essential processes in common: movement, respiration, sensitivity, growth, reproduction, excretion and nutrition. |
| sexual | relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals. |
| homeostasis | the tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes. |
| asexual | 1. without sexual feelings or associations. "she rested her hand on the back of his head, in a maternal, wholly asexual, gesture |
| biotic | of, relating to, or resulting from living things, especially in their ecological relations. "the preservation of biotic diversity" |
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