Science Flashcards

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to produce sperm cells in the testes and release them inside the female

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male reproductive system

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which encloses the urethra, is the male organ for sexual intercourse

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penis

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the primary male reproductive organ they are oval shaped organs located inside the scrotum

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testes

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are attractable fold of skin which covers the end of the penis

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foreskin

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the sack or bag that contains the testes, as well as the many nerves and blood vessels that struddle

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scrotum

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a tube that extends from the urinary bladder to the outside

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urethra

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a long cold tube, about 6 m long, located behind each testes

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sperm duct

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another sperm that extends upward from epididymis

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vas deferens

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the bulbourethral glands are a pair of the urethra below the prostate glands

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glands

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temporarily stores urine in the body. it helps expel urine from the body

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bladder

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by which the male body produces mature sperm cells

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spermatogenesis

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mature sperm cells

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spermatoza

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what are the 8 parts of the male reproductive system

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penis
testes
foreskin
scrotum
urethra
sperm duct
glands
bladder

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what are the 3 spermatogenesis phases

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spermatogonia
meiosis
spermiogenesis

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divide by mitosis to produce more ______ and maintain their population that eventually form primary spermatocytes

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spermatogonia

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primary spermatocytes undergo two miratic division to produce four haploid spermatids, each containing half the number of chromosomes

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meiosis

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primary spermatocytes divide to form two secondary spermatocytes

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meiosis I

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secondary spermatocytes divide again to four spermatids

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meiosis II

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mature and change shape, developing a head maya pieces and tail to become functional

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spermiogenesis

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has many roles. it produces eggs in the ovaries which are transported via the oviduct

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female reproductive system

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are the primary female reproductive system where the female sex cells are formed

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ovary

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is a small sac within the ovary that contain an immature egg

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ovanian follicle

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are two tube which connect the ovaries to the uterus. it is also known as fallopian tube

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oviduct

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is muscular with a soft lining

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uterus

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is a ring of muscle which keeps the body in the uterus during pregnancy
cervix
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is the muscular tube which connects the cervix to outside the body. this is also where the menstrual blood leaves the body
vagina
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is the monthly process in which a woman's body prepares for the possibility of pregnancy through a series of hormonal changes that affect both the ovaries and the uterus
menstrual cycle
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4 Phases of Menstrual Cycle
Menstruation Follicular Cycle Ovulation Phase Luteal Phase
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is the monthly shedding of the uterine lining, which results in menstrual bleeding
Menstruation
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refers to the first half of the menstrual cycle, it typically spans from Day 1 to until ovulation.
follicular cycle
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is the phase in a female's menstrual cycle when a mature egg is released from an ovary, traveling down the fallopian tube where it can be fertilized by sperm.
Ovulation
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is the second half of the menstrual cycle, this is the stage after ovulation and before the next period begins.
luteal phase
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ILLNESSES AND DISEASES OF THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
PROSTATE CANCER TESTICULAR CANCER PROSTATITIS EPIDIDYMITIS ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
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A small gland in males under the bladder.
Prostate
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Cancer that starts in the prostate when cells grow uncontrollably.
PROSTATE CANCER
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is a type of cancer that starts in the testicles, the organs in males that produce sperm and testosterone.
Testicular cancer
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is the inflammation or swelling of the prostate gland, usually caused by infection or irritation.
Prostatitis
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is the consistent inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse.
Erectile dysfunction
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is primarily caused by a bacterial Infection, often starting in the urethra, bladder, or prostate and spreading to the epididymis, with common culprits being sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea in younger men, or urinary tract bacteria in older men, children, or those with urinary issues.
Epididymitis
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is the release of semen from the male reproductive system, usually during sexual stimulation
Ejaculation
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Organs involved in Ejaculation
Testes Epididymis Seminal Vesicles Prostate Gland Vas Deferens Urethra
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Sexual stimulation activates nerves in the brain and reproductive organs.
Arousal
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Sperm travels from the epididymis through the vas deferens.
Emission
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Muscles around the urethra and pelvic area contract rhythmically
Ejaculation
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Basic process of ejaculation
Arousal Emission Ejaculation
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Ejaculation occurs sooner than desired during sexual activity.
Premature Ejaculation
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Difficulty or inability to ejaculate, even after prolonged sexual activity.
Delayed Ejaculation
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Semen goes into the bladder instead of out the penis.
Retrograde Ejaculation
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Ejaculation disorders
Premature Ejaculation Delayed Ejaculation Retrograde Ejaculation
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Female Reproductive Diseases
ENDOMETRIOSIS UTERINE FIBROIDS OVARIAN CYSTS POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE Gynecologic Cancers Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
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chronic gynecological disorder
ENDOMETRIOSIS
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is a common chronic hormonal condition.
POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
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are non-cancerous, solid growths that develop in the muscular wall of the uterus
Uterine fibroids
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are fluid-filled sacs that form on or inside the ovary, and most of them develop as part of the normal menstrual cycle
Ovarian cysts
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is an infection passed from person to person through sexual contact.
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
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is a condition where one or more pelvic organs, like the bladder, uterus, or rectum, descend from their normal position and bulge into or through the vaginal canal.
PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE
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are cancers that start in the female reproductive system
Gynecologic cancers
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means bleeding that happens at unexpected times or doesn't match your usual menstrual pattern.
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
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Infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
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is a segment of segments of a dna molecule
gene
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dna
deoxybonucleic acid
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scientist that built on the work of other scientists to discover the structure of dna in 1958 using x-ray
james watson and francis crick
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is a double helix shape and it consists of two parallel strands of dna twisted around each other
dna
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are the units which dna is composed of and each nucleotide includes a phosphate group and the sugar section and one of the four bases
nucleotides
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is a string of an amino acids put together in a cells ribosome
protein
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four different bases of dna
thymine adenine guanine cytosine
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types of rna
messenger rna transfer rna ribosomal rna
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carries genetic code from dna to ribosomes
messenger rna
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bring specific amino acids to the ribosome to build the protein chain
transfer rna
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forms that course structure of ribosome and the cellular machinery were translation occurs
ribosomal rna
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interactions between different species that do not involve the close net mutually dependent relationship in symbiosis
non symbiotic
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5 types of non symbiotic
resource partitioning herbivory predation amensalism neutralism
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species and competition by dividing resources among them
resource partitioning
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ecological interaction in which an organism called an herbivore consumes plants or other autotrophs such as algae
herbivory
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is a biological interaction in which one organism, the predator, hunts, captures, and consumes another organism
predation
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is a type of biological interaction between two organisms in which an organism is harmed or inhibited while the other remains un attack
amensalism
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is an ecological relationship in which two organisms or species exist in the same environment without directly affecting each other
neutralism
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is a close long term interaction
symbiotic
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is a type of ecological interaction between two different species in which both parties benefit within each other
mutualism
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is a type of symbiotic relationship between two organisms in which one organism benefits while the other is neither help nor harmed
commensalism
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is a type of symbiotic relationship between two organisms where one benefits of the expense of the other
parasitism
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3 types of symbiotic relationship
mutualism commensalism parasitism
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two types of parasitism
ectoparasites endoparasites
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it refers to a group of individuals of the same species that line in a same geographic area and are capable of interbreeding
population
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refers to a group of different species that live together in the same area and interact with one another
community
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a community of organisms and their physical environment interacting together
ecosystem
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is a large geographic area characterized by specific types of plants, animals, and environmental conditions
biomes
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is the part of earth where life exists
biosphere
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4 types of biosphere
lithosphere hydrosphere atmosphere cryosphere
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the solid outer part of the earth
lithosphere
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all water bodies, such as ocean, rivers, lakes, and groundwater
hydrosphere
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the layer of the gases surrounding earth, where birds, insects, and airborne microorganisms exist
atmosphere
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frozen parts of the earth
cryosphere
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a large geographic area characterized by its climate, vegetation, animal life, and other environmental factors
biome
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two types of biomes
terrestrial biome aquatic biome
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is a large geographic area on land characterized by its climate soil type
terrestrial biome
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a biome found in water environments
aquatic biome
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types of terrestrial biome
forest biome grassland biome tundra biome desert biome
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is a large ecological zone characterized by densely populated area of trees and other vegetation
forest biome
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is a large area of land dominated by grasses and other herbaceous plants, with few trees or shrubs
grassland biome
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is a cold and chillus region found in high latitude
tundra biome
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is characterized by low precipitation, extreme temperature, and sparse vegetation
desert biome
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a transitional area where two different ecosystems or biological communities meet and interact
echo tone
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is one of the largest and most diverse ecosystems on earth, covering approximately 70% of the planet surface
marine biome
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types of aquatic biome
marine biome freshwater biome
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three types of zone
intertidal zone pelagic zone abyssal zone
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the area where the ocean meets the land between high and low tides
intertidal zone
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the region of the ocean outside the coastal areas and is also known as the open ocean
pelagic zone
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is the deepest layer of the ocean near the seafloor starting at 13,000 ft and going to about 20,000 ft
abyssal zone
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characterized by the presence of water with low salt concentrating typically less than 1%
freshwater biome
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a partially enclosed coastal bodies of water where freshwater from rivers are stream mixes with saltwater from the ocean
estuaries
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three types of adaptation
structural adaptation behavioral adaptation psychology adaptation
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three types of structural adaptation
camouflage mimicry body coverings
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animals bend into their surroundings to avoid predators like chameleons and snow leopards
camouflage
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animals imitate other species to deter predators like monarch and vice ray butterflies
mimicry
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features like fur, feathers, scales, partials provide protection and health regulate temperature like polar bear for fur insulation
body coverings
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three types of behavioral adaptation
migration hibernation nocturnality
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seasonal movement to find food or reproduce such as arctic terms travel long distance
migration
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long periods of inactivity to conserve energy during harsh conditions such as bears and squirrels
hibernation
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being active at night to avoid predators and heat such as owls
nocturnality
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3 types of psychology adaptation
water retention toxins and venoms metabolic changes
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efficient use of water in desert animals like camel store fat in their humps
water retention
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producing chemicals for defense or hunting such as snakes and jellyfish
toxins and venoms
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adjusting metabolism for scarce food availability like reptiles in extreme environments
metabolic changes
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is a branch of science that deals with living organisms and their vital process
biology
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12 branch of biology
botany zoology morphology anatomy physiology microbiology virology parasitology genetics ecology cytology biochemistry
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the scientific study of plants
botany
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the study of animals, this boat in captivity and in the wild, and how they interact their ecosystems
zoology
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the study of the size shape and structure of animals and plants
morphology
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a field in the biological sciences occurred with the identification and description of the body structure
anatomy
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the study of how the human works
physiology
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the study of microorganisms that are usually too small to be visible with the human eye without a microscope
microbiology
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the scientific discipline concerned with the study of the biology of viruses and viral diseases
virology
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the scientific discipline concerned with the study of the biology of parasites and parasitic diseases
parasitology
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the study of how genes and how traits are passed down from one generation to the next
genetics
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the study of the relationship among living organism and their environment
ecology
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the study of the microscopic structure of cells and how they relate
cytology
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explores chemical processes related to living organisms
biochemistry
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organisms are highly organized with coordinated structures
order
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a response is the behavior that is manifested by a living organism which is the result of an external or internal stimulus
sensitivity response to stimuli
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9 properties of life
order sensitivity response to stimuli receptors reproduction growth and development regulation homeostasis energy processing evolution
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a complete living individual composed of various organ systems that work together to maintain life
organism
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a collection of two or more
organ system
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neurons or cells that are able to sense changes in the environment
receptors
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two types of receptors
photoreceptors thermoreceptors
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four types of macromolecules
lipids nucleic acids proteins carbohydrates
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refers to physical and biological changes
growth
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our fatty compounds that perform a variety of functions in your body
lipids
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a responsible for nearly event task of cellular life
proteins
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are a distinct
organ
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functional unit of life
cells
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a group of similar cells
tissue
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a structure within a cell that performs a specific function
organelles
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the body's main energy source
carbohydrates
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storage
nucleic acid
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a very large molecule
macromolecules
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a chemical structure made of two or more atoms bonded together
molecules
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all organisms use a source of energy for their metabolic activities
energy processing
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refers to the basic chemical elements that make up the molecules and structures
atom
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the tendency of an organism to maintain a stable internal state
homeostasis
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structure of life
atom molecules macromolecules organelles tissue organ organ system organism
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the change in the heritable traits of populations over successive generations, driven by mechanisms like natural selections, which leads to adaptation
evolution
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the mechanisms that control the frequency, rate, and extent of biological processes
regulation
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refers to function and behavioral changes
development
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the act or process of reproducing, specifically the process by which plants and animals give rise to offspring
reproduction
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recentors in the eyes that detect changes in light
photoreceptors
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detect cnanges in temperature
Thermoreceptors