Homeostasis and Cell Processes

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___ is the maintenance of an internal balance of conditions in a changing external environment.

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Homeostasis

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

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How will the molecules in this illustration move as a result of diffusion?

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into the cell

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What does a tree do to maintain homeostasis during the winter months?

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loses leaves

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What must all cells do to survive? Options: obtain energy, absorb wastes, utilize oxygen, continue growing.

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obtain energy

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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Which term describes the maintenance of a stable internal condition when the human body maintains an internal temperature of 37 degrees Celsius, even when it is cold outside?

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homeostasis

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

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What is most likely to happen to a cell if homeostasis is not maintained?

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Many chemical reactions in the cell will slow down or even stop

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

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How can hibernation help an organism maintain homeostasis?

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All body processes slow down in order to help the animal survive through cold temperatures.

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Cell membranes are semi-permeable because they allow only certain particles to cross into or out of the cell.

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True

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The movement of particles across a cell membrane without the use of energy by the cell is called?

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Passive Transport

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What is the movement of molecules from high concentrations to low concentrations?

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Diffusion