Bio final benchmark

What is homoeostasis

any self-regulating process by which a biological system maintains internal stability while adjusting to changing external conditions

What is a negative feedback loop?

a self-regulating system in which the output of a process acts to counteract or reduce the initial change. Instead of meaning something is "bad," the term "negative" simply means the system works to oppose a stimulus. These loops are essential for creating stability and maintaining balance

What is the function of the kidneys?

 they remove waste and toxins via urine, balance body fluids and electrolytes, regulate blood pressure, stimulate red blood cell production, and maintain bone health

What Element does the Kidneys remove?

They primarily remove nitrogen (as urea), which is a toxic waste created when your body breaks down proteins. They also filter out creatinine (muscle waste) and extra minerals like sodium, potassium, and phosphorus

What is the pathway O2 in the Respiratory

System?

Nasal cavity, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi, Bronchioles, Alveoli, Capillaries.

How does O2 get into the blood stream?

Oxygen gets into the blood through a passive process called diffusion, which takes place in the lungs. It moves from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration without requiring any energy

What gas leaves the blood into the lungs

Carbon dioxide is the gas that leaves the blood and enters the lungs

What blood part carries CO2?

blood plasma

What Blood Part Carries O2?

red blood cells/ erythrocytes

What is the pathway food takes starting with the

Mouth

Mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anu

Which Enzyme is used in each location to digest

which Macromolecule

carbohydrates in the mouth - salivary amylase breaks down large starch into smaller sugars. proteins in the stomach - Pepsin breaks large proteins into smaller chains of amino acids. Lipids in the mouth and stomach Lingual lipase and gastric lipase start breaking down fats. nucelic acids in the small intestine - Nucleases from the pancreas break nucleic acids into individual building blocks called nucleotides

What is the relative pH of the stomach compared

to the mouth

the mouth has a higher ph than the stomach

What is the function of the Immune System?

defends the body against harmful pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi), toxins, and abnormal cells like cancer. It distinguishes the body's healthy tissues from foreign invaders and remembers past threats to provide long-lasting protection

Which system works together when you are too

hot

the integumentary system and circulatory system work together to cool your body by sweating and increasing blood flow to the skin.

Which system works together when you are too

cold

When you are too cold, the muscular system and circulatory system work together by shivering and reducing blood flow to the skin to conserve heat.

What is peristalsis ? and where would it be

performed

Peristalsis is the series of wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract. It is performed in the digestive system, especially in the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.

What is smooth muscle and where would it be

found

Smooth muscle is involuntary muscle that works automatically to move substances through the body. It is found in organs such as the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels.

What is Mitosis

Mitosis is the process in which one cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells.

What are the Stages of Mitosis?

Prophase – chromosomes become visible. Metaphase – chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell. Anaphase – chromosomes separate and move apart. Telophase – new nuclei form around the chromosomes. Cytokinesis – the cell splits into two daughter cells.

What are hormones?

Hormones are chemical messengers made by glands that travel through the blood to control body functions such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

What is the Cell Cycle?

The cell cycle is the series of stages a cell goes through as it grows, copies its DNA, and divides to form two new cells.

what happens during the cell cycle

During G1 phase, the cell grows and carries out normal functions. In S phase, the cell copies its DNA so each new cell will have a full set of genetic information. During G2 phase, the cell grows more and checks for mistakes before dividing. In M phase (mitosis + cytokinesis), the nucleus divides and then the cell splits into two identical daughter cells.

The G0 phase is a resting stage where a cell leaves the cell cycle and stops dividing. It can either stay permanently in this state (like nerve cells) or temporarily pause to focus on its normal functions.

Does Mitosis make identical copies or genetically

unique cells?

Mitosis makes two identical copies (genetically identical daughter cells).

What happens in the G0 Phase?

The G0 phase is when a cell leaves the cell cycle and stops dividing, often to carry out its normal functions.

what are the four chambers of the heart

The four chambers of the heart are the right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, and left ventricle.

Which two proteins are used in a muscle contraction?

The two proteins used in muscle contraction are actin and myosin