Differentiation
Responsiveness/ Regulation
Movement
Excretion
Anabolism
Metabolism
Catabolism
Growth
Reproduction
An increase in body size due to call development and differentiation. Ex. Development of the various cells and tissues making up the organs and systems of the body.
The process by which an unspecialized cell becomes specialized. Ex. Red blood cells and white blood cells arise from the same type of cell in the bone marrow.
Biochemical reaction that occurs within the body, divided into two phases. Ex. Digestion
The ability of the human body to detect changes in the environment and make any appropriate responses. Ex. The nervous system telling you to pull away when you burn yourself or touch something hot.
Removal of waste byproducts of metabolic reactions. Ex. To avoid build up of carbon dioxide it is excreted when breathing out.
Chemical reaction that breaks-down complex substances into more simple substances. Ex. Digestion
The formation of new cells within an individual in order to repair, replace, or grow new tissue. Also may refer to the fertilization of an egg by a sperm. Ex. Creation of new life.
A change in position or location ( can occur at all levels of structural organizations. ) Ex. The heart pumping blood throughout the body.
Chemical reaction that builds up simple substances into more complex substances. Ex. Digestion
