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CH1: Obj 3+4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is Growth? | Increase in cell number and size; increase in body size. |
| What is Reproduction? | Production of new cells and organisms. |
| What is Responsiveness? | Reaction to a change inside or outside the body. |
| What is Movement? | Change in body position or location; motion of internal organs. |
| What is Metabolism? | The sum of all chemical reactions in a living system; energy production and nutrient cycling. |
| What is Respiration? | Making energy by taking in oxygen and giving off carbon dioxide. |
| What is Digestion? | Breaking down food into usable nutrients for absorption into the blood. |
| What is Circulation? | Moving chemicals and cells through the body fluids. |
| What is Excretion? | Removing waste products. |
| Define Metabolism. | The sum of all chemical reactions in a living system; energy production and nutrient cycling. |