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Sections 34.1 and 34.2
First part of test on Monday (March 2, 2015)
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Biology
10th Grade
02/28/2015

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Specialization
Definition
Adaptation of a cell for a particular function.
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Differentiation
Definition
Cells become different from eachother. Occurs during the development of the embryo.
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Cell Junctions
Definition
Connections between cells that hold cells together as a unit. Example: Tissue
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Dorsal
Definition
Backside
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Ventral
Definition
Bottom
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Anterior
Definition
Head
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Posterior
Definition
Tail
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Ectoderm
Definition
Outer germ layer. Example: Skin
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Endoderm
Definition
Inner germ layer. Example: Digestive system
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Mesoderm
Definition
Middle germ layer. Example: Muscle
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Coelom
Definition
Body cavity; Fluid filled space between digestive tract and outer body wall.
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Acoelomate
Definition
No coelom
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Pseudocoelomate
Definition
"False" coelom; body cavity not lined with muscle.
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Coelomate
Definition
True coelom
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What are two types of symmetry?
Definition

Radial- Symmetry all around, circular

Bilateral- Symmetry straight down the center

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What are the three different types of germ layers in animals?
Definition

Ectoderm

Endoderm

Mesoderm

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What is the main difference between an invertebrate and vertebrate? Which group is larger?
Definition

Invertebrates- No backbone (larger group)

Vertebrates- True backbone

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