MR CHROGER VOCABULARY

1. Record the definitions.2. Draw pictures that represent each

life function.

Metabolism

Chemical reactions in the body.

Convert food and water into energy and waste products.

Reproduce

create offspringAsexual or sexual

Cells – smallest unit of life.

Multicellular – plants and animals are made of many cells!

Single celled organisms are made of only one cell!

Homeostasis

Organisms need to maintain an internal balanceNot enough water = dehydratedToo much water = water poisoning

Response to Environment

Stimulus ResponseEx. It’s cold outside (stimulus),

so you start to shiver (response)

Organisms evolve to survive in the environment

Obtain and use energy

Plants absorb suns energy Animals consume nutrients

Grow and develop

All living things have a life cycle – birth to adult

Excrete waste

Get rid of waste

Animal waste - #1, #2, CO2, sweat (salt), heat

Respiration

Exchanging gases with the atmosphere (to create energy)