Cells
The foundational units of life, serving as the building blocks for all living organisms
Cells
This system manages functions like growth, metabolism, mood, & stress response.
Endocrine System
The body's way of keeping internal balance, like regulating temperature and blood sugar.
Homeostasis
Segments (sections) of DNA that contain specific bases that create a particular protein
Genes
Bacteria is an example of this kind of cell.
Unicellular, Prokaryotes
This system includes organs like the brain, which allows it to regulate and control activities throughout the body.
A regulatory mechanism that counteracts changes happening in the organism.
NEGATIVE feedback loop
What the letters in "DNA" stand for.
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Parts of plant cells that distinguish them from animal cells.
Cell wall, chloroplasts
This system plays a role in controlling the voluntary (crying) and involuntary (heart beat) movement of the body.
Muscular System
When your muscles shiver, your body is attempting to fix what issue?
Your body temperature is too low (Thermoregulation).
Long strings of DNA wrapped around proteins to make them compact. They contain genes, which serve as blueprints for protein synthesis.
Chromosomes
The membrane bound organelle in eukaryotic cells that contains DNA.
Nucleus
This system transports nutrients, gases, waste products, and hormones throughout the body.
Circulatory or Cardiovascular System
An example of this type of feedback loop is during childbirth when contractions get stronger until the baby is born.
POSITIVE feedback loop (amplifies changes in the body)
DNA is shaped this way.
Double Helix (like a twisted ladder)
The organelle in which genetic material is made into proteins.
Ribosome
This system breaks down food into absorbable nutrients and eliminate some kinds of waste.
Digestive System
If this occurs, your body releases a hormone called insulin to return to homeostasis.
High blood sugar levels
What each base pair is named (A, T, G, C).
A = Adenine, T = Thymine
G = Guanine, C = Cytosine