Body Systems & Survival
How do nerves help animals respond to their environment?
It helps to process info and signals.
What does it mean if animals are multicellular?
An animal has more than one cell.
What is one example of a Vertebrate?
Elephant, bird crocodile, lizard, fish
What grade is Isla's older brother in?
10th or sophomore.
How do animals get oxygen?
By breathing with lungs and/or gills.
What are all three of Layla's dog's name?
Peach, Buddy, and Ocean.
What is a vertebrate and invertabrate?
Vertebrate-has a backbone
Invertebrate-doesn't have a backbone
What are herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores?
Herbivores-primarily consume plant matter.
Carnivores-primarily consume flesh and meat.
Omnivores-primarily consume plant matter and other animals.
How do animals get food and water?
Eating plants or other animals. Drinking from natural resources; lakes, ponds, river, etc.
What does heterotrophic mean?
Animals eat others animals to get their food.
Why are invertebrates important?
Important for pollinating decomposing and crops.
What are decomposers?
Things that break down dead things and waste.
How do senses help animals respond to their environment?
It helps defect different threats.
How do specialized cells help animals survive?
They divide up jobs and send messages to different parts of your body.
What is one example of and Invertebrate?
Bee, and other insects.
How much older is Jaxson than Julia?
10 minutes.
What body system uses the heart, blood, and vessels to pump oxygen?
Cardiovascular.
How do tissues and organs help animals survive?
Tissues and organs help transfer blood through your body to help your lungs, heart, and brain work.
What are some main groups of vertebrates?
Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, birds and mammals.
How do animals fit into food chains or food webs?
They are consumers so they can't produce their own energy and rely on other things to live.