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Characteristics of Life
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
01/29/2011

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CHARACTERISTICS OF LIFE
Definition

1) Movement

2) Responsiveness

3) Growth

4) Reproduction

5) Respiration

6) Digestion

7) Absorption

8) Circulation

9) Assimilation

10) Excretion

Term
MOVEMENT
Definition

Change in position of the body or a body part; motion of an internal organ

 

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RESPONSIVENESS
Definition
Reaction to a change inside or outside the body.  Respond to surroundings.
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GROWTH
Definition
Increase in body shape without change in shape
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REPRODUCTION
Definition
Production of new organisms and new cells
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RESPIRATION
Definition
Obtaining oxygen, removing carbon monoxide, and releasing energy from foods
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DIGESTION
Definition
Breakdown of food substances into simpler forms that can be absorbed and used
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ABSORPTION
Definition
Passage of substances through membranes and into body fluids
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CIRCULATION
Definition
Movement of substances in body fluids
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ASSIMILATION
Definition
Changing of absorbed substances into chemical forms
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EXCRETION
Definition
Removal of wastes produced by metabolic reactions
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