Science- is the study of everything and anything.
Theory- is the goal of science (to be able to use data to predict an outcome consistently).
biology- is the study of life
environment- is all abiotic and biotic factors impacting a organism
diffusion- movement of a substance from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
osmosis- movement of water from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
homeostasis- diffusion until an equilibrium is reached
system- a specific group working together for a determined purpose
biome- large land mass characterized by plants and animals
epidermis- outer layer of skin
receptor- senses the environment
plankton- microscopic animals
integumentary system- skin
arthropods- macroinvertebrates covered in an exoskeleton
cartilage- cushion and shock absorber for the body
oviparous- lay eggs outside the body
articulate-work together
vertebrate- contains a back bone
scale- representative in size
respiratory system- breathing system
population- given species in a given area
community- all the given species in a given area
fatigue-reaching a point of exhaustion
carnivore-meat eating
nervous center-control center
biosphere-portion of earth on which life exists
central nervous system- main involuntary control system
cervices-deer family
voluntary- under one's control
involuntary-not under one's control
cerebrum- thinking center of the brain
clearcutting- removal of all trees except saplings
circulatory system-deliver nutrients and removes waste for the body
epidemic- a regional out break
blood typing- determines the anitgens and antibodies of a person blood
pandemic- a world wide outbreak
blood pressure- the blood flow resulting from the rhythmic contraction and resulting relaxation of the heart
point source pollution- the immediate and initial cause of pollution
reproductive system- produces the gametes
vertebrate- contains a backbone
gametes- reproductive cells (egg and sperm)
pest control management- various method to keep various population in check
