Structure
What are tissues made of?
cells
What is homeostasis?
The maintenance of stable internal conditions?
What molecule is the main solvent in organisms?
water
Which system breaks down food into monomers?
digestive system
What is the energy-carrying molecule of the cell?
ATP
What level of organization is made of organs working together?
organ systems
Which type of feedback prevents overcompensation?
negative feedback loop
Why was Gatorade developed?
to prevent dehydration and maintain athletic performance
Which system transports materials throughout the body?
circulatory system
Cellular respiration requires what gas?
oxygen
What level of organization comes after tissues?
organs
Which type of feedback does NOT maintain homeostasis?
positive feedback loop
Name one way organisms exchange water with the environment
respiration, metabolism, removal of wastes, body temperature regulation, or food ingestion
Which system provides oxygen and removes carbon dioxide?
respiratory system
What process produces ATP?
cellular respiration
Why can't a single tissue perform all the functions of an organ?
Different tissues have different roles
What are the four parts of a homeostatic control system?
set point, sensor, integrator, effector
What must be balanced along with water for survival?
ion concentration / salts
Which system conserves water and maintains salt balance?
urinary system
Where does the energy ATP produces REALLY come from?
The breaking of a bond to go from ATP -> ADP
What are animals made of that allows specialization?
differentiated cells
Homeostasis keeps conditions within a range that supports what?
cellular and enzyme functions
What process requires proper hydration?
osmoregulation
What is the circulatory system transporting besides monomers?
oxygen, water, salts, or hormones
ATP provides energy for what type of processes?
endergonic processes