Living Systems Practice Flashcard (M)

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What is the purpose of a feedback loop in living systems?

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To make sure the conditions in the body remain stable.

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True or False: An ecosystem includes both biotic and abiotic factors.

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True.

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What is the correct order of the levels of organization from simple to complex?

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Organism, population, community, ecosystem.

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What type of feedback loop is maintaining body temperature an example of?

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Negative feedback loop.

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List the levels of organization in order from simple to complex.

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1. Cell 2. Tissue 3. Organ 4. Organ System 5. Organism.

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Define biotic factors in an ecosystem.

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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Define abiotic factors in an ecosystem.

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, and minerals.

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What is homeostasis in living organisms?

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Homeostasis is the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area, while a community includes all the different species living in that area.