Science and Anatomy Revision Notes

Flashcards covering key scientific concepts including biological systems, cell division, geology, and mechanical connections based on lecture notes.

Pasteurization consists of heating then rapidly cooling a food to eliminate __________.

microbes

The __________ transforms food and absorbs nutrients necessary for the body.

digestive tube

The respiratory system provides __________ to the blood and eliminates carbon dioxide.

oxygen

Active immunity is obtained after a/an __________ or thanks to a vaccine.

illness

The __________ receives information, analyzes it, and commands the body's reactions.

nervous system

Bones support the body, muscles produce movement, and __________ allow for movement.

joints

__________ is the type of cell division used for growth and repair.

mitosis

__________ is the type of cell division that produces reproductive cells.

meiosis

In rock strata, the layers at the __________ are the oldest.

bottom

__________ are traces of living beings preserved in rock.

fossils

A/an __________ connection can be removed, such as a screw.

removable

A/an __________ connection cannot be easily removed, such as welding.

non-removable