Body Systems
The body system responsible for transporting substances around the body
Circulatory system
What does the nervous system tell the hypothalamus to do when the body is too hot or cold?
Release hormones
What is parasitism?
A relationship between 2 species where one benefits and the other is harmed
What is an autotroph
An organism that makes its own food
How many kids do I have?
2
What are the three main essential requirements for life?
Water, Nutrients and Oxygen
How does the human body react to extreme heat?
Excessive sweating can cause dehydration, blood vessels dilate causing skin to look red/flushed, muscles will relax but with dehydration will begin to cramp
What is mutualism?
A relationship between 2 species where both benefit
What is a heterotroph?
an organism that needs to consume food
How old am I?
31
What does thermoregulation refer to?
Homeostasis
Name 3 negative aspects of vaccination
Severe allergic reactions, mild temporary reactions, lack of fully developed immunity after vaccination
What is commensalism?
A close interaction between 2 species where one organism benefits and the other does not benefit nor is it harmed
How can humans reduce their impact on the GBR?
Fishing limits, cleaning up rubbish, using bouys on anchors, check boats for pests and disease, don't introduce new animals, not use harmful chemicals, use renewable energy, don't use single-use plastics.
How many years have I been married
6 Years
What is the structural hierarchy of a multicellular organism?
cells, tissues, organs, organ systems
Name 4 positive aspects of vaccinating
Herd immunity, low infection rates, low death rates, less severe symptoms
Draw a trophic pyramid with all the labels showing how energy flows through an ecosystem
See board
Give some examples of indirect human impacts on the GBR
climate change, fossil fuels, farming, rubbish
What was my first degree?
Bachelor of Zoology
Homeostasis is:
The ability of the body to work and maintain internal regulation
Name the 4 body systems linked to thermoregulation
circulatory, endocrine, nervous, muscular
Explain how energy moves through ecosystems
(include producer, 1st level consumer, 2nd level consumer, 3rd level consumer, herbivore, carnivore,)
It flows in one direction, starting from the sun, the producers will photosynthesise the sunlight for food, the 1st level consumer (a herbivore) will consume the producers, 2nd level consumers (carnivore OR omnivore) will eat the 1st level consumers, 3rd level (carnivore) will eat the 2nd level and so on. Each level is consuming the stored energy from the previous
Give some examples of direct human impacts on the GBR
Over-fishing, pollution, dropping anchors, invasive species, disease
Where am I from?
Wollongong/Sydney