Science 8-2 Unit B: Cells and Systems Assignment #2
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15 questions
12
List the characteristcs of all living things. Give an example of each characteristic.
List the characteristcs of all living things. Give an example of each characteristic.
2
What adaptations does a fish have for living in water?
What adaptations does a fish have for living in water?
1
Is skin a living thing? Explain your answer.
Is skin a living thing? Explain your answer.
4
Some where in this section of information there is some information about an insect that has "Spiracles" or small holes on their abdomen that allows them to breath. What is the insect called pictured where this information is located?
Some where in this section of information there is some information about an insect that has "Spiracles" or small holes on their abdomen that allows them to breath. What is the insect called pictured where this information is located?
4
In your class notes we talked about strucutre and function. From this information name as many functions as you can think of that an organsim must carry out in order to survive.
In your class notes we talked about strucutre and function. From this information name as many functions as you can think of that an organsim must carry out in order to survive.
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Why might similiar organsims, such as birds, have different structures to perform the same function such as feeding. Think of the discussion based on Darwins' finches.
Why might similiar organsims, such as birds, have different structures to perform the same function such as feeding. Think of the discussion based on Darwins' finches.
4
What is the difference between Mechanical and Chemical digestion?
What is the difference between Mechanical and Chemical digestion?
2
This gland mositens your food in the mouth by secreting a liquid. What is the name of the galnd and the liquid.
This gland mositens your food in the mouth by secreting a liquid. What is the name of the galnd and the liquid.
10
There are 9 strucutres to the Digestive System. List them and provide a breif description of the function of the Digestive System.
There are 9 strucutres to the Digestive System. List them and provide a breif description of the function of the Digestive System.
6
According to the Crash Course video you watched, human digestion takes place in 6 main steps. What are they?
According to the Crash Course video you watched, human digestion takes place in 6 main steps. What are they?
3
Define the purpose of an enzyme in the digestion process.
Define the purpose of an enzyme in the digestion process.
6
There is a specific type of muscle contraction that takes place as the food is funneled into your esophagus. What is the name of this muscle contraction and describe this process.
There is a specific type of muscle contraction that takes place as the food is funneled into your esophagus. What is the name of this muscle contraction and describe this process.
6
Sometimes there are accidental advances in Science much like the french trapper, who was accidentally shot by a hunter leaving a gaping wound near his stomach. His doctor used him as an experiment. Describe what he was studying.
Sometimes there are accidental advances in Science much like the french trapper, who was accidentally shot by a hunter leaving a gaping wound near his stomach. His doctor used him as an experiment. Describe what he was studying.
1
According to the Crash Course video how long is the small intestine, approximately?
According to the Crash Course video how long is the small intestine, approximately?
6
The intestinal tract is lined with Villi and Microvilli throughout the entire system. What is the name of the tissue that lines the intestinal tract? and how does the surface area of the intestines increase? (add any additional information that may be helpful)
The intestinal tract is lined with Villi and Microvilli throughout the entire system. What is the name of the tissue that lines the intestinal tract? and how does the surface area of the intestines increase? (add any additional information that may be helpful)