Medical Detectives Review Flashcard

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What system works closely with the nervous system to maintain homeostasis?

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Endocrine system: It regulates bodily functions through hormones to maintain a stable internal environment.

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What is a group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment?

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Control Group: This group is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.

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Can bacteria be beneficial to humans?

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True: Some bacteria help in digestion and produce vitamins.

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How do viruses reproduce?

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Viruses reproduce by using host cells to replicate.

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What is the role of an independent variable in an experiment?

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It is changed to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The dependent variable is what is measured in the experiment, affected by the independent variable.

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis in scientific research?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is a virus?

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A virus is a microscopic infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism.