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Metabolism
sum of all chemical reactions that occur in the body
(2 types)
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What are the 2 types of metabolism?
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Catabolism
breaking down molecules to release energy needed to sustain life
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Anabolism
forming larger molecule utilizing the energy from catabolic reactions
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Responsiveness
ability to detect and respond to changes outside/inside the body
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Movement
- includes:
- motion of whole body
- individual organs
- single cells
- structures within cells
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Growth
- includes:
- increase in size of existing cells
- number of cells
- amount of substances surrounding cells
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Differentiation
process in which unspecialized cells become specialized cells
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Reproduction
- formation of new cells for growth, repair, or replacement
- or
- production of a new individual
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