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Life Processes
MRS GREN
7
Biology
Undergraduate 1
02/18/2014

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Movement
Definition
This includes motion of the whole body, individual organs, single cells & structures within cells.
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Respiration
Definition
Getting energy from food (e.g. carbohydrates, proteins & fats) in the presence of oxygen from the air.
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Sensitivity
(Responsiveness)
Definition
Detecting changes within the body and in the surrounding environment, and responding to these changes.
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Growth
Definition
An increase in body size, the size of existing cells, the number of cells, or the amount of substance surrounding the cells.
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Reproduction
Definition
Either the formation of new cells for growth, repair, or replacement, or the making of a new individual.
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Excretion
Definition
Removal of body wastes, e.g. carbon dioxide removal in the lungs.
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Nutrition
Definition
The Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption and Assimilation of food into smaller molecules which can then be used by the body.
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