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Unit 2
Unit 2:homeostasis and Body systems
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Homeostasis | The process by which an organism's internal environment is kept in equilibrium, or stable, in spite of changes in the external environment. |
| Stimulus | A thing or event that causes a response. |
| External stimulus | A change in the environment outside of the organism. |
| Internal stimulus | A change within the organism. |
| System | Interacting, interrelated, or interdependent elements forming a more complex whole. |
| Stable | balanced; unchanging. |
| Physical change | Change which alters matter without changing its chemical composition or the identity of the substance. |
| Chemical change | The formation of a new substance with different properties; cannot be undone by physical means. |
| Skeletal system | Provides structure and protection for the body. |
| Muscular system | Provides movement of the body. |
| Respiratory system | exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide. |
| Reproductive system | Produces offspring. |
| Nervous system | Controls and coordinates the body |
| Integumentary system | Provides protection of the body. Includes the skin, hair and nails. |
| Excretory system | Removes waste from the body. |
| Endocrine system | Regulates the body with hormones secreted from glands. |
| Digestive system | breaks down food to provide nutrients and energy. |
| Circulatory system | Transports nutrients and oxygen to the body. |
| Mechanical digestion | Physical breakdown of food. grinding and chewing. |
| Chemical digestion | Breaking chemical bonds and rearranging atoms in molecules. When food is broken down using enzymes and gastric juices. |