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10 Life Processes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Digestion | The process of breaking down food |
| Growth | The process of increasing in cell size and/or number |
| Gas Exchange | The process of taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide |
| Circulation/ Transport | The process of distribution materials throughout an organism |
| Excretion | The process of removing toxic wastes |
| Cellular Respiration | the process in which nutrient are broken apart, releasing the chemical energy stored in them |
| Coordination/Regulation | The process of controlling activities in order to detect and respond to stimuli appropriately |
| Immunity | The process of resisting disease |
| Synthesis | The process of making complex substances from simpler ones |
| Reproduction | The process of making more of your own kind |