Plant/Animal Review

Skin (external)

• Outer covering on animals.

  Functions to protect internal structures of body and regulate body temperature.

  In some animals has colors and structures that provide camouflage.

• A type of muscle that helps in movement.

• An organ that aids in digestion and nutrient absorption.

• A layer of fat that stores energy and insulates the body.

Behavior

• The way an organism reacts to changes in its internal condition or external environment.

• A fixed response to a specific stimulus that does not change.

• The ability of an organism to adapt to its surroundings over time.

• A learned action that is influenced by social interactions.

Beak (external)

• The hard extension of a bird's or turtle's jaw.

  Allows animals to eat hard seeds and other types of food.

  Helps animal protect itself.

• A type of feather used for insulation.

• A structure for swimming in water.

• An organ for producing sound.

Ears (external/internal)

• Help animal sense danger

  Can regulate body tempature

• Provide balance and coordination

• Assist in communication

• Store sound waves

Camouflage

• disguise or blend into environment

• a type of animal behavior

• a method of communication

• a form of camouflage paint

Stimuli

• a thing or event that creates a reaction ex. noise occurs and dog barks

• a type of food that causes a reaction in the body

• a chemical substance that triggers a response

• a physical object that has no effect on living beings

System

• Parts that function together as a whole to accomplish a goal ex. photosynthesis

• A collection of unrelated components

• An isolated unit with no interaction

• A random assortment of elements

Legs (external)

• Limb that provides locomotion (movement)

  Also function to help animals to hunt and avoid predators.

• Organ for digestion

• Structure for reproduction

• Part of the respiratory system

Reproduction

• the production of offspring

• the process of aging

• the act of eating

• the method of communication

Eye (external)

• Functions to provide vision.

  Helps animals find food and advoid predators.

• Is primarily responsible for hearing and balance.

• Acts as a protective shield against environmental hazards.

• Regulates body temperature and hydration levels.