Reproduction
What are the two types of reproduction?
Asexual & Sexual
Identify which form of reproduction is mitosis.
Asexual
What is the endocrine system?
What is the normal body temperature?
37 degrees
Name 3 types of transmission methods a disease can enter your body.
Airborne, Bodily fluids, Waterborne, Vector
Name the four types of asexual reproduction.
Parthenogenesis, Binary Fission, Budding, Fragmentation
What percentage of cell growth is dedicated to mitosis?
10%
What systems are in place when a person is running?
Muscular, skeletal, respiratory system.
Explain how vectors work as a form of disease transmission.
Form of transferring infectious pathogens between hosts (usually blood-feeding insects)
Which type of reproduction is best for the survival of species?
Sexual reproduction is best for the survival of species due to genetic variation.
Name two different stages of mitosis.
Possible responses: Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase & cytokinesis
What is the other name for the circulatory system?
Cardiovascular system
What is an example of a medical condition that can be used to illustrate dysfunction of homeostasis?
Diabetes
Describe the difference between infectious and contagious
infectious = infected by pathogens
contagious = infected by other people who are infected
Explain how hydra survive.
Through budding which allows for rapid colony expansion.
Provide three reasons why a cell would need to replicate itself.
Possible responses: to replicate to grow in number (bacteria), to grow in size, to heal wounds, to replicate to grow in number (bacteria)
What is the purpose of the integumentary system?
To protect and maintain the internal environment and temperature of the body.
Identify the four key parts of the negative feedback loop process.
Stimulus -> receptor -> signal -> response
Define the term antibody.
A blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen (caused by pathogen).
Define each of the four types of asexual reproduction.
Budding, Binary Fission, Fragmentation, Parthenogenesis
Explain what happens if mitosis occurs too frequently.
Can lead to growth of tumours (cancer).
Identify the main organs in the respiratory system.
Lungs & windpipe.
Which part of the brain regulates body temperature?
Hypothalamus
List 3 types of microrganisms
Possible responses: Bacteria, Virus, Fungi, Parasites