Characteristics of Human Organisms/Life Processes

Metabolism- Sum of all chemical reactions in the body

Anabolism- Grows and builds molecules

Catabolism- Breaks down molecules

Responsiveness- Detect and respond to external stimuli

Growth- increase number of cells; increase size of cell

Reproduction- forming new cells for growth and repair; production of new organism

Homeostasis- where the body’s internal environment remains within certain physiological limits. (regulation, balance, equilibrium)