Heart starts beating; basic layout of the central nervous system complete; beginnings of the gastrointestinal tract..

Arms, legs, fingers, & toes start developing; 1st bone cells started forming; inner ears start developing.

Able to move arms & legs; teeth begin to form; able to determine the gender of the baby.

How many chromosomes do humans have?

If you think someone is having a heart attack you should call __________. You may save someone's life.

the main place through which the insect breathes.

nonliving parts of an ecosystem

Movement of particles from low to high concentration across the membrane that requires energy (ATP).

Pairs with Thymine in DNA, Pairs with uracil in RNA

The glands located above the kidneys that produce epinephrine, a hormone that causes the liver to release extra glucose into the blood stream.

When the insect has finished metamorphosis. They have all the characteristics of an insect

A defense mechanism that uses bright colors to advertise toxicity or ill taste

when something is shaped so it can move easily thru air

Animals born without any pigments.

The white or clear part of an egg

it takes 3 bases to code for each

A fluid-filled bag in the womb in which an unborn baby grows & develops.

Have smooth, moist skin; go through metamorphosis (change in body form); gills when young and lungs as adult; lay jelly-like eggs

the head, the thorax and abdomen

biological reaction of process that can take place with the absence of oxygen

Many small vacuoles, Cell membrane only, Centrioles

The group of animals that holds all vertebrates and invertebrates.

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Have tube-like bodies divided into segments; examples: leech and earthworm

found between the insect's eyes, they are used to smell, give them a sense of touch and sometimes they can hear with them.

Specialized proteins that aid in destroying infectious angents

Inventor of the first microscopes. 1600's.

A clear, watery fluid that moistens the back of the cornea, the iris, and the lens of the eye.

Spiders and other animals with eight legs

Lacking sufficient water or rainfall

The __________ always take blood out of the heart.

A phylum of animals with no back bone. Crustaceans, insects, and spiders are in this phylum

Reproduction that involves only one parent and produces offspring identical to the parent

A disease where the tissue inside the bronchioles swells reducing the space for air to travel making it hard to breathe.

A problem caused by the cornea being shaped incorrectly, resulting in blurry vision.

Molecule that supplies energy to the cell activities, Formed during cellular respiration in the mitochondria

The top two chambers of your heart are the __________.

The part of the PNS that operates without conscious thought and controls the smooth muscles in the body.

Organisms that make their own food

The class for birds

The long part of the neuron that transmits information from the nucleus to the next neuron. One per cell.

Single-celled organisms that do not have a nucleus.

A form of asexual reproduction in single-celled organisms by which one cell divides into two cells of the same size - bacteria

forward facing eyes, gives depth perception to focus on prey

when one animal has two names

total amount of living tissue within a given trophic level

Large geographic areas that have similar climates and ecosystems

part of Earth in which life exists including land, water, and air or atmosphere

Living parts of an ecosystem

Have wings, feathers, beaks; breathe with lungs; lay eggs

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The place on your retina where there are no rods or cones because of the optic nerve.

The measurement of the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries is called __________.

The part of the brain that connects it to the spinal cord and controls some basic body functions needed to stay alive (ex: breathing).

Two tubes that branch out from the trachea. They take air to the lungs. Bronchitis occurs when the bronchi are swollen or inflamed.

Very small, thin-walled tubes that carry air to where the lungs can finally use it. There are about 30,000 in each lung.

What a bird is doing when the parent bird continues to sit upon the newly hatched birds to keep them warm

A mineral that is essential for bone growth, teeth development, blood coagulation, and many other functions

long, sharp teeth that are used to grab and hold prey

People who work their heart with exercise have much stronger hearts because of all the __________ that have grown in and around the heart.

Removed from the the air by photosynthesis or by dissolving in the ocean.

organisms whose primary diet is meat

The left common __________is one of your four major arteries and takes blood to your head.

tough elastic tissue

Smallest unit of an organism that carries out the functions of life

A double-layered lipid membrane that surrounds the cell. Regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

1. All living organisms are composed of one or more cells., 2. The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms., 3. Cells arise from pre-existing cells.

Rigid external layer of a plant cell (cellulose), bacteria (glycoproteins), or fungi (chitin) that is outside the cell membrane.

The process of producing ATP from oxygen and glucose; releases carbon dioxide as a waste product

The body system composed of the brain & the spinal cord.

Helps align chromosomes during cell division (animal cells only).

Area where the chromatids of a chromosome are attached

The part of the brain that controls coordinated complex muscle movement.

The outer layer of the cerebrum which is folded and bumpy.

A special fluid between the skull and brain that helps cushion the brain and keep it comfortably in place.

The part of the brain where all big thinking occurs and from which most conscious actions are controlled.

Biome characterized by hot dry summers and cool moist winters, dominated by a dense growth of mostly small-leaved evergreen shrubs, as that found in the foothills of California or the Mediterranean region; prone to frequent wildfires; coastal temperate grassland

A defense mechanism used when an insect emits noxious chemicals

Process by which some organisms, such as certain bacteria, use chemical energy to produce carbohydrates

Green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy used to carry out photosynthesis.

Converts light energy into glucose in the process of photosynthesis. Contains chlorophyll giving plants their green color.

Stiff sterol lipid in the cell membrane that provides strength and rigidity.

Phylum of animals with a backbone

one of two identical "sister" parts of a duplicated chromosome

a strand of DNA coiled around and supported by proteins, found in the nucleus of the cell.

The structure a Caterpillar encases itself inside to become a butterfly

Small hairs on a cells surface that wave back and forth allowing the cell to move.

the category above order.

collar bones

If too much plaque builds up in your heart the vessels will get __________ and you can have a heart attack.

forms when heat and pressure transform plant material over thousands of years

The snail shell shaped structure inside the inner ear that converts sound waves to nerve signals.

(exothermic) when an animal's body temperature changes with the temperature around it

major protein of connective tissue, cartilage, and bone

A condition where a person cannot see all the colors.

one species benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed

Assemblage of different populations that live together in a defined area

Ecological relationship in which two organisms attempt to obtain the same resource.

eyes that are made up of hundreds of separate lenses.

Special cells concentrated in the fovea that allow people to see in color.

Patterns of stars in the sky

Organism that relies on other organisms for its energy and food supplies

This is when the other birds assist the parents birds in raising their young

The clear "window" in front of the eye, through which light passes.

What a male bird is doing when he tries to win a female bird, displaying the bright colors and fancy flight

Using __________, you can help keep the blood flowing through a person's body, even when the heart isn't working.

the upper part of the skull that encloses and protects the brain

Crocodiles and alligators

The outside of an eggshell

the process in which cytoplasm divided after mitosis

Cell liquid in which chemical reactions occur. Holds and cushions the organelles.

Pairs with Guanine

Light

Water above, water below (atmosphere)

Land and vegetation

Sun, moon and stars

Sea and flying creatures

Animals and Mankind

God rested

usually refers to bacteria or fungi that cause decay or rot of dead organisms. They are consuming what they are growing on.

Allows excessive nutrients to flow into the water cycle throwing off the ecosystem --

The part of the neuron that collects information. Multiple per cell.

After the oxygenated blood flows to the tissues to give them oxygen, the __________ is then carried back to the heart and then to the lungs so it can pick up more oxygen and start over again.

Areas characterized by less 25 cm of precipitation annually, and where evaporation exceeds precipitation

Organisms that eat dead organic matter

a long thin muscle below your longs. When you contract it flattens increasing amount of air in your lungs, and when you relax it curves into chest forcing air out.

The phase of relaxed filling in your heart is called __________.

The movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

active during the day

A gene that will determine a trait, regardless of the trait of the other corresponding gene.

Shape of DNA

The force against the bird pulling it down

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The thin membrane that vibrates in response to sound waves.

The __________ you treat a heart attack the more likely it is that the person will survive.

Spiny-skinned animals; examples: sea stars, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, and brittle stars

Diagram that shows the relative ammounts of energy or matter within each trophic level in a food change or food web

The study of the interactions between living and nonliving things.

All the living (biotic factors) and non-living things (abiotic factors)that interect in an area.

Name of the female gamete in animals.

The sharp notch on the top of a newborn birds beak, enabling it to hatch out of its egg

The collection of organs that produce hormones used to coordinate & control different body activities.

Taking things in from the surrounding environment by creating a vesicle.

Passageways where compounds are manufactured, processed, and transported.

An internal skeleton made of cartilage or bone (endo = inside)

the study of insects

those "non-biological" factors that are involved in a person's surroundings such as the nature of the person's parents, the person's friends, and the person's behavioral choices

plant that is not rooted in soil but instead grows directly on the body of another plant

Unicellular or multicellular. Contains a nucleus and membrane bound organelles. Has ribosomes.

The false idea that man developed over millions of years, gradually changing from a single-cell organism to an ape to a human being through positive mutations.

Getting rid of wastes into the surrounding environment by expelling a vesicle.

A protective outer covering; external skeleton (exo = outside)

Chemicals, radiation

Passive transport through the membrane with the use of protein channels. Some channels are specific while others are not.

The group below orders

thigh bone; the longest and thickest bone of the human skeleton

process of energy in a cell under anaerobic conditions

The process of the male & female gametes joining to form a new complete creature.

An unborn baby during the later stages of development, especially a human baby during the 3-9 months.

Smaller lower leg bone

An involuntary reaction of the body to a perceived threat.

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Have scales and fins; breathe through gills; lay eggs

A whip-like structure on a cell that 'whips' back and forth allowing the cell to move (e.g. sperm cell).

Contour feathers that the bird uses to fly

A series of steps in which organisms transfer energy by eating and being eaten

A model that shows the loss of energy from one trophic level to another

a diagram that shows the feeding relationships between organisms in an ecosystem

Ants that follow a trail to get to food and bring it back to the anthill

An acid that ants emit, making their bites painful

Coal, oil, natural gas, and other fuels that are ancient remains of plants and animals.

Babies that develop in the womb together, but have different DNA because each was formed from two different pairs of gametes.

this is what occurs when two smaller bones are joined together to form one bone

Male or female reproductive cells that combine to produce a single cell that develops into a new life.

A section of DNA that codes for the production of a protein or a portion of protein, thereby causing a trait

the science that studies how characteristics get passed from parent to offspring

Contains closely related organisms; first word in an organism's scientific name

The period of time during which an embryo develops before being born

An enhancement of the greenhouse effect that causes the earth to get too warm. There is no evidence that this is taking place today.

A carbohydrate form of sugar

Collects, modifies, and packages proteins and lipids made by the E.R.

The trapping of heat by a planet's atmosphere. This vital process is required for life to exist on Earth.

A 19th century monk who came up with the idea of how traits are passed on from one generation to the next.

longer, oily, coarse hairs that project out over the undercoat to keep it dry

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A baby bird that has just hatched from its shell

Chest discomfort, upper body discomfort, nausea, a cold sweat, light headedness and difficulty breathing can be signs of a __________.

__________ are the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women.

The procedure of compressing the abdomen causing air to expel from the lungs.

A poison that attacks the red blood cells and blood vessels, destroying circulation

The passing on of traits from parents to their children.

An organism that eats plants

Get food by eating plants or organisms that ate plants; for example animals

hairs that are filled with trapped air to keep hear from escaping and to provide coloration

Working to maintain a stable, healthy condition.

The ability of a bird has to reach it's destination without getting lost.

Pair of chromosomes that are the same size, same appearance and same genes.

A collection of hive cells

Chemicals in a living creature that regulate behavior. These are believed to tell a bird when to migrate.

upper arm bone

the amount of water vapor in the air

Attracted to water.

Repelled by water.

The medical term for the condition of being farsighted (i.e. closer objects are blurry).

Having greater concentration of solute inside than the solution outside. Cell shrinks.

Having a lower concentration of solute inside than the solution outside. Cell Expands.

Babies that develop in the womb together and which possess the same DNA, resulting from one fertilized egg that splits & develops into two separate individuals.

front broad teeth that rip plant material

All adult insects have six legs, an exoskeleton, body with three major sections, most have compound eyes and wings.

Arthropods with similar features such as six legs

Genetic factors

When the sperm and egg combine inside the animal's body

Neurons that connect other neurons together; found especially in the CNS.

Animals with no backbone

Feathers are said to be these if they are structured to reflect the light and appear in dazzling colors

The colored circle behind the cornea that adjusts the size of the pupil & controls the amount of light entering the eye.

Having an equal solute concentration inside and outside the cell. Ideal (perfect) conditions. Cell remains normal.

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The figure produced when the chromosomes of a species during metaphase are arranged according to their homologous pairs

The bone attached to the birds flight muscles

The material from which the shaft of feather is made

Broadest level of the classification system; includes plants, animals, fungi, protists, and monerans

Large structures on land that do not move, often used for navigation

The newly hatched insect

voice box; passageway for air moving from pharynx to trachea; contains vocal cords.

Math, logic, language

The part of the eye that focuses light rays on the retina.

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the classification of butterflies and moths

When the air under a birds wing pushes up on the wing helping the bird get in the air and stay in the air

tissue that connects bone to bone

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scientific name for fats

Contains digestive enzymes to breakdown food and wastes. Involved in apoptosis.

condition caused by a diet lacking one or more essential nutrients

a class of vertebrate animals with certain characteristics (mammary gland, hair/fur, birth live young, warm-blooded)

Specialized organs in mammals that produce milk to nourish the young

found in chewing mouths used to chop to food into tiny pieces.

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Pouched mammals-Opossum, Koala, Kangaroos

A special cell division process that results in unique cells called gametes, which have half the regular number of chromosomes.

bones of the hand

The series of changes an insect undergoes to become an adult

Small, thin proteins that help support and give structure to a cell. A cell's cytoskeleton.

What an animal does when it's seasonal he leaves a particular region for another and returns during another season

This is a method of defense and insect uses when an insect that is not dangerous looks like one that is

Converts glucose into ATP (energy a cell can use) in the process of cellular respiration.

The process whereby a cell divides to make two new cells with exactly the same DNA as the original cell.

flat teeth located in the back of the mouth used for crushing and pulverizing food

Soft bodied animals that may or may not have a shell; examples: octopus, snail, slug, and clam

To shed an old outer covering so that it can be replaced with a new one

side facing eyes, focus one eye at a time to give wider field of vision to watch for predators

Egg laying mammals-Platypus, echidna

The neurons that send messages from the CNS to the body.

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thin sheets of tissue that line the respiratory passages and secrete mucus, a viscid (sticky) fluid

a thick, slippery, sticky substance produced by the body. Keeps dust and other items out of lungs.

The heart is a __________ that pumps your blood.

A change in a gene or chromosome.

A relationship between two species in which both species benefit

An association between organisms of two different species in which each member benefits.

The fatty tissue that surrounds the axon of some neurons and allows information to travel more quickly down the axon.

The heart muscle itself is called the __________. It is the thickets layer of the heart.

The medical term for the condition of being nearsighted (i.e. objects further away are blurry).

The body system that collects information, processes it, and controls the other body systems.

The cells of the nervous system, which collect, transmit, & process information.

A poison that attacks the nervous system, causing blindness, paralysis, or suffocation

Chemicals in the synapse between two neurons that allow information to pass from one to the next.

a chemical in smoke. It is addictive meaning your body begins to need it.

Process of converting nitrogen gas into ammonia

Error in meiosis in which homologous chromosomes fail to separate, -Down Syndrome

Surrounds the nucleolus and DNA. Controls what enters and leaves the nucleus.

Building block of DNA

Controls all cell activities and protein production. Contains the DNA and nucleolus.

Chemical substance that an organism requires to live

Eating and growing stage. The insect molts many times

Get water from surface runoff and rainfall.

The body system that gives you your sense of smell.

Organism that obtains energy by eating both plants and animals

The nerve that sends information from the eye to the brain.

The category above Family

"Little organs" that make up the cell working together for the survival and function of the cell.

Any living thing

Diffusion of water across a membrane through the lipid bilayer

refers to the bones

bone forming cells

bone-destroying cells

abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium

Eggs hatch outside the mother's body

Eggs hatch inside the mother's body

Removed from the air by principally by respiration.

The heart pumps blood throughout the body, allowing __________ to flow to the tissues to give them the oxygen they need.

Your heart beats on its own because it has something inside it called a __________.

found in chewing mouths used for touching and tasting food before it is eaten.

The visible "bumps" on your tongue, some of which contain your taste buds.

Symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits at the expense of another organism.

Movement of particles from high to low concentration across the membrane (no energy needed).

kneecap; largest sesamoid bone in the body

all the bones that make up your shoulders

all the bones that make up your hips

anchors the lower limbs

The collection of nerves extending from the CNS (to the periphery) throughout the body.

throat; passageway for food to the esophagus and air to the larynx. Has three parts.

a scent an insect releases in order to send a message to other

Makes up the cell membrane. Composed of a phosphate 'head' (hydrophilic) and 2 fatty acid 'tails' (hydrophobic).

Process where a plant uses light, water, and carbon dioxide to make sugar and oxygen

Group of closely related classes

photosynthetic algae found near the surface of the ocean

A condition that results when the protective covering of the eye becomes infected and turns pink.

The gland in the brain that is the central controller of many hormones.

A structure that allows nutrients and gases to pass between the mother and the embryo

1 large vacuole., Chloroplasts, Cell wall (cellulose)

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Deposits of fatty material that can build up in the heart of an inactive person is called __________. This makes is difficult for the blood to flow through the blood vessels and the heart has to work much harder.

The liquid portion of the blood is called __________.

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Group of individuals of the same species that live in the same area

The simplest of all animals, feed by filtering water through tiny holes; example: sponges

animals that hunt other animals for food

The activity in which a bird uses its beak to spread oil on its feathers

this category includes organisms that consume producers (plants and algae). Hervibores

autotrophs

Rate at which organic matter is created by producers in an ecosystem

tubular mouthpart used for sucking liquids.

Organism that can capture energy from sunlight or chemicals and use it to produce food from inorganic compounds

Unicellular. Lacks a nucleus and membrane bound organelles. Has ribosomes.

The heart sits in the left side of your chest, safely __________ by your sternum and ribs in front and the spine in the back.

Help control cell activities and rebuild cell parts-made of chain of amino acids

The period between the ages of nine and fourteen when the human body begins taking on a more adult form, and the differences between males and females become more obvious.

The veins leading from the lungs into the heart are called the __________.

The main job of the heart is to __________ throughout your body so the oxygen and nutrients in the blood can be used by the trillions of cells in your body.

The insects transforming stage. New organs, muscles and body parts develop

The round black spot in the middle of your iris, through which light enters the eye.

organisms that normally walk on four feet

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bone of the lower arm (thumb side)

a deep, narrow valley in the earth's surface worn by water

A gene for a trait that will be masked if paired with a dominant gene.

Oxygen is carried by __________ , while nutrients are carried in the plasma.

Have dry, scaly skin; breathe with lungs; lay leathery eggs

the system for taking in oxygen and giving off carbon dioxide; includes the nose, trachea, and lungs

The lining of the inside of the back of the eye, which contains rods and cones.

bones that protect the heart and lungs

Synthesizes proteins. Mostly found on the rough E.R. but can also be in the cytoplasm.

disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus

Shapes, images, art, facial recognition

Gave cells their name (cells). 1600's.

Special cells spread all over your retina that enable people to see in dim light.

Plain characterized by coarse grasses and scattered tree growth, especially on the margins of the tropics where the rainfall is seasonal, as in eastern Africa

called the shoulder blade; flat, triangular bone

Made up of an organism's genus and species; written in italics with the genus capitalized and the species lowercase

The white outer layer of the eyeball.

A single ant that goes out to look for food

An organism that eats primary consumers

People who are __________ (inactive) and do not get a lot of exercise can have problems with their hearts.

A property of cell membranes that allows some substances to pass through, while others cannot.

The three structures inside the inner ear that contain fluid and help with balance.

Neurons that collect information from the body and send it to the CNS.

The bee that guards the entrance to the hive

hairs that allow the insect to taste, smell and even sense movement.

The thick, hard, central pole running up the middle of a feather

also called ocelli; they can only tell light from dark.

The bodily system that consists of the bones, their associated cartilages, and the joints, and supports and protects the body, produces blood cells, and stores minerals.

The part of the PNS that controls voluntary movement.

Group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring

Name of the male gamete in animals.

silk-producing organs below the mouth in leps

little holes in the abdomen that let air into the body.

The factors in a persons life that are determined by the quality of his or her relationship with God

Egg - larva - pupa - adult

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Any change in an organism's surroundings that will cause an organism to react

This bee keeps the temperature stable in the hive, stores pollen and makes honey

cutting and piercing tools on the proboscis of sucking insects used to stab into the skin.

joints that do not move

When all the alates come out of a nest or hive together in order to mate and begin new colonies

A relationship in which two different organisms live in close association with each other

Space between neurons

fluid around joints that allow for easier movement and to reduce friction

Biome just south of the tundra; characterized by a northern coniferous forest composed of pine, fir, hemlock, and spruce tree and acidic, mineral-poor topsoil; boreal forest; evergreen coniferous forest

Special receptors in the tongue containing cells that detect the five taste sensations (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, & umami).

The study of how scientists classify organisms

Special tubes that lead from the corners of your eyes into your nose, allowing liquid to drain away.

A liquid designed to moisten, cleanse and disinfect your eyes.

Biome found in temperate regions with defined seasons and regular precipitation, characterized by the presence of broad-leaf deciduous leaved trees

Biome found in temperate regions with a semiarid climate, dominated by grass species

Biome found on western edge of North and South America, with heavy precipitation and seasonal variation; dominated by tall coniferous trees

An organism that eats secondary consumers

Turtles and tortoises

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Donut shaped pockets in the air upon which some birds surf or glide

known as the insect's center of movement because the parts that move the body, the legs and wings, are attached to the thorax.

The gland that produces hormones which cause the body to create more white blood cells.

The gland in the neck that produces hormones to control the rate at which the body creates energy.

shin bone; the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle

The one general sense that can be experienced throughout the body.

A recognizable physical characteristic, like eye color, skin color, or hair texture.

Evaporation of water from the leaves of a plant

A defense mechanism used when an insect tricks predators with features that look menacing.

when a top predator influences the density of species at all trophic levels below it

Each step in a food chain or web.

Biome found in tropical areas receiving large amounts of precipitation, characterized by high levels of biodiversity, rapid nutrient cycling and nutrient-poor soil

Vast treeless plain in the arctic regions between the ice cap and the tree line; polar grassland

bone of the lower arm (pinky side)

soft fur close to the skin; used for insulation

A weakened or inactive version of a virus that stimulates the body's production of antibodies which can destroy the virus

Storage vesicle for water, food, wastes other substances. 1 large vacuole in plants, many small vacuoles in animals.

Birds that have become lost or flown off the normal migration path and end up in locations where they are not normally found

When you are hear your heart beat you are hearing the __________ closing.

The __________ always bring blood into the heart.

The two lower rooms in the heart are the __________. There is one below each atrium.

__________occurs when ventricles contract.

bones of the spinal column

Animals with a backbone

Small package of nutrients, proteins, wastes, or water created by the golgi.

Surrounding your heart are several large blood __________.

A non-cellular infectious agent that can not reproduce itself . Contains DNA and RNA

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets; promotes growth and health of bones; works with calcium and phosphorus to build bones and teeth

Bearing live young

strips of tissue pulled tight across your larynx that vibrate and produce sounds.

The ventricles have thicker __________ than the atria.

(endothermic) when an animal keeps its body temperature the same by burning food

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The continuous movement of water between the atmosphere, the land, and the oceans

An ecosystem where all water runoff drains into a single body of water.

Discovered DNA structure

The breaking down of rocks and other materials on the Earth's surface.

In the Scriptures, the word "heart" often refers to a person's __________ - mind, will, emotions, affections and desires.

The ancients believed that the heart was the place of a person's __________, and in a sense, they were correct.

The part of a woman's body where babies grow & develop before birth, also known as the uterus.

The name given to the bees, ants and wasps you will see in nature which cannot mate

The Branch of Science that involves the Study of Animals and Animal Behavior