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Anatomy assignment 1
Term | Definition |
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Responsiveness | Ability of an organism to sense, monitor, and respond to changes in both its external and internal environment. |
Conductivity | Capacity of living cells to transmit a wave of electrical disturbance from one point to another within the body. |
Growth | Organized increase in the size and number of cells and therefore an increase in size of the individual or a particular organ or part. |
Respiration | Exchange of respiratory gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between an organism and its environment. |
Digestion | Process by which complex food products are broken down into simpler substances that can be absorbed and used by individual body cells. |
Absorption | Movement of molecules, such as respiratory gases or digested nutrients, through a membrane and into the body fluids for transport to cells for use |
Secretion | Production and release of important substances, such as digestive juices and hormones, for diverse body function. |
Excretion | Removal of waste products from the body |
Circulation | Movement of body fluids containing many substances from one body area to another in a continuous, circular route through hollow vessels. |
Reproduction | Formation of new individual offspring. |