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Unit 4 Walker
Unit 4 Metabolic Reactions Walker
What are tissues? | Groups of similar cells that work together to carry out specific tasks. |
This system consists of ductless glands throughout the body. | Endocrine system |
What do plants NOT need in life? | Oxygen and glucose |
What is the outer layer of a leaf? | Epidermis |
The process that uses light and gas to make sugar is called what? | Photosynthesis |
Why are leaves green? | Mainly because of chlorophyll in photosynthesis. Also due to light patterns. |
What are the 2 reactions of cellular respiration? | Anaerobic and Aerobic |
What does aerobic respiration do? | Uses oxygen to break down food and release energy. |
Do plants have to do cellular respiration? Why or Why not? | Yes because it is used to make energy for the plant cells so that it can grow. |
What do plants NEED in life? | Carbon Dioxide and Water. |
What are nutrients? | Substances that are important to living things. |
What is food? | Any substance that provides nutritional support for the body. |
Is fat important to the body? | Yes, but healthy fats only. |
What does the thyroid release. | A hormone known as thyroxin. |
What do the adrenal glands release? | A hormone known as corticosteroids. |
What controls the rate of metabolic reactions? | Thyroxin |
What are 4 things that influence the rate of metabolic reactions? | Hormones, diet, age, exercise. |
What would happen if a person's thyroid stopped working? | They would have to take pills that release thyroxin and corticosteroids so that you have a metabolism. |
Protects from water loss and outer environment: | Integumentary system |
What's the only body system do you NOT NEED to live. | The reproductive system. |