Biology EOC REVIEW 4/18

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What are the two types of feedback systems that help organisms maintain homeostasis?

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Positive and negative feedback systems.

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What is a herbivore?

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An organism that gets energy from eating only plants.

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What is the scientific name for the alligator species found in Mississippi?

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Alligator mississippiensis.

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What is the function of the digestive system?

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Converts foods into simpler molecules that can be used by the cells of the body; absorbs food; eliminates wastes.

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What is the correct order of organization in living things from most basic to most complex?

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Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism.

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What is homeostasis?

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The process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment.

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Define ecosystem.

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between a carnivore and an omnivore?

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A carnivore eats only other animals, while an omnivore eats both plants and animals.

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What is the function of the circulatory system?

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To transport nutrients, gases, hormones, and wastes throughout the body.