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Science - Week 21-23 Terms
terms about animal internal balance, senses, and messaging
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6th Grade
09/18/2006

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homeostasis
Definition
keeping the body and the chemicals inside of it in a balanced state
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thermoregulation
Definition
keeping the body at the right temperature
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warm-blooded
Definition
being able to keep your body at the same internals temperature
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cold-blooded
Definition
when your body temperature is not under internal control - it changes with your environment
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mimicry
Definition
having similar coloring to other animals that have better self protection
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stridulation
Definition
being able to make noise using your body
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pheromones
Definition
releasing chemicals from you body to communicate with others
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senses
Definition
being able to take in information around you
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receptors
Definition
sensitive cells in your body that collect information and send messages to your brain.
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