Nonliving factor in an environment.
Action PotentialThe "wave" of electricity that travels along a neuron during an impulse.
Active SitePlace of cell membrane attachment
Active TransportMoving from low to high concentration
Adaptive RadiationMany species evolve from one parent species.
AdrenalEndocrine gland that is suprarenal, above the kidney
Amino AcidBuilding blocks of protein
AmnionicFluid in sack where human baby develops
Analagous StructuresStructures of similar function but different origins
AntherPart of stamen that holds the pollen
AntibodyImmune chemical produce by B cells
AntigenStimulates the immune response
AortaThe largest artery
Apex ConsumerThe top predator in a community
Apex ConsumerThe top predator in a community
ArteryTube that carries blood away from the heart
Artificial Selectionwhen man selects which organisms breed
AsexualReproduction with only one parent
Asymptomaticnot having symptoms
ATPHigh energy storage compound used by cells..u down with it ??
AxonLongest part of a neuron
Binomial NomenclatureTwo name system of classification
BiochemistryThe study of metabolism
Biotic FactorA living thing in an environment
CapillarySmallest type of blood vessel
CellThe basic unit of life. It was discovered by Hooke and and is basis of all known living organisms. It is the smallest unit of life that is classified as a living thing...
Cell MembraneBounds the cell
Cell WallFound in plant cells for structure and support
CerebellumPart of the brain used for balance and motor coordination
CerebrumPart of brain used for higher thought
ChitinPolysaccharide of exoskeleton
ChromatographyA separation of substances
CommensalismSymbiotic relationship when one benefits and the other is not effected. (+,0)
CommunityA group of species in a given area
Corpus CalosumThe largest commissure
Cotyledon"food" stored in the seed of a plant
Crossing Over"reshuffling" of chromatids during mieosis
CultivateTo prepare and use as in crops
CytologyThe study of cells
CytoplasmThe fluid inside a cell
DecomposerNiche that recyles matter
DiploidThe normal chromosome number of a body cell
Direct HarvestingCompletely remove a species from an environment
DNAThis is a nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions for protein synthesis
DorsalThe fin located on the back of a fish
EcologyThe study of the interrelationship between an organism and it's environment
EcosystemAll the living and nonliving things in an area
ElectrophoresisThe separation of DNA by DC current
EndangeredOn the brink of extinction
EndocrineSystem of glands needed for regulatory response
Entropytending to disorder
EnzymeAn organic catalyst
EquillibriumA condition where systems are balanced
EstrogenFemale sex hormone
ExocrineSystem of ducted glands
FertilizationUnion of gametes (sex cells) that restores the 2N chromosome number, a recombination.
FiberA complex Carb that aides in digestion
FSHPituitary hormone that stimulates egg production
FungiKingdom that contains mushrooms
Gall BladderA small organ that aids digestion and stores bile produced by the liver. In humans the loss of the this is usually easily tolerated.
GameteThe generic name for a sex cell
GeneThe section of a chromosome that controls a trait
GlomerulusBall of capilaries inside Bowman's Capsule
GonadSex gland
GradualismA slow change in species over time
HaploidChromosome number of sex cells
HemocyaninBlood pigment in grasshoppers
HemoglobinOxygen carrying pigment in human blood
HerbivoreEats only plants
HeterozygousA genotype like Tt
HistamineProduced by Mast cells
HomeostasisA stable internal environment
HomeothermicWarm blooded
Homologous StrauturesStructures of similar origin but different functions
HomozygousA genotype like TT
Hydrogen HydroxideThe universal solvent
HydrolysisBreaking down using water
HyperglycemiaHigh blood sugar
HypoxiaLow oxygen level
ImmunityTo be free from a disease
Inadvertantnot intentionally introduced by accident
IntercostalMuscles between the ribs
KidneyFilters blood and controls Blood Pressure
Large IntestineThe second to last part of the digestive system. It's main function is to absorb water from the remaining indigestible food matter.
LateralAnatomically toward the side
LatinLanguage used in biomial system
Life FunctionsWhat makes something alive
LiverVisceral Organ with over 500 functions
Lutenizing HormoneHormone that stimulates ovulation
MedullaBrainstem controlling involuntary functions
MendelCredited with the Laws of heredity
MetabolicAnything related to a chemical reaction in the body
MieosisA reduction division
MitosisReproduction used for Growth and Repair
MonotremeEgg laying mammals
MutualismSymbiotic relationship where both benefit (+,+)
Natural SelectionA natural law by which genetically heritable traits become more or less common in a population over successive generations.
NematocystsJellyfish stinger cells
Nerve NetJellyfish nervous sytem
NeuronAnother name for a nerve cell
NeurotransmitterChemical that allows communication between neurons
NicheThe role an organism plays in an ecosystem
Nonindigenousa species not naturally found in a community
NucleotideThe building blocks of DNA
NucleusThe control center of the cell
OmnivoreEats both plants and animals
OrganismAll living things
OsteoblastBone building cells
OvaryFemale sex gland or gonad
OviductAlso called Falopian tube
OvulationThe release of the egg or ovum into the oviduct
OxytocinHormone that stimulates uterine contractions
PancreasThis organ helps regulate blood sugar
PancreasGland with endocrine and exocrine function
Parasitism(+,-) Nutritional relationship
PeristalisisMovement through the digestive system
PhloemMoves organic material down a plant
PioneerThe first to inhabit an ecosystem
PlacentaThe"bridge" between the Mom and baby attched to the umbilical cord
PlasmaNonliving part of blood
PlateletsSpecialized blood cell for clotting blood.
ProducerAutotroph in a food chain
ProteaseEnzyme to digest protein
ProteinOrganic compound containing "CHON"
ProximalAnatomically closer to the center of the body
Recombinationthe mixing of DNA after fertilization
Red Blood CellThis cell transports oxygen
RenewableThis type of resource can be replenished naturally
ReproductionOnly life function not needed by an individual
RibosomeSite of protein synthesis
RNACan be a Messenger or Tranferer of the DNA code
RootPlant part designed for anchorage and absorption
SaprophyteAn example of a decomposers role or niche
Scanning LensLow power objective
SexualReproduction requiring two parents
SkinA barrier, regulator and sense organ
Small IntestineAll digestion is completed here
SpeciesAll the members of a population in a given area. Like all the white tail deer in NYS.
StimulusIt ilicites a response
StomateThe structure that controls water loss in a leaf
SuccessionChange in a community
SymbiosisLiving together
SynapseThe space between neurons
SynthesisManufacturing something
TachycardiaIrregular heart rate
TestesMale sex gland
Trade OffMaking a decision with both positive and negative effects
TransportMovement in,out and throughout an organism
TundraCharacterized by permafrost
UreterThe tube from kidney to bladder
VaccineArtificially stimulates Immune Response
VacuoleStorage sack for cells
VeinVessel that moves blood toward the heart
VentricleLower chamber of the heart
VilliIncreases surface area in small intestine
WaterUniversal solvent, Hydrogen hydroxide
White Blood CellThis blood cell fights infection
White Blood CellBlood cell of Immunity
XenograftIncorporating tissue from another species
XXSex chromosomes in females
XYSex chromosomes in males
Xylemmoves inorganic material up a plant
ZygoteTechnical name for a fertilized egg