SMS1 Study Prep (Combo Test)

Front

What is the term used to describe a body part that provides the response needed to influence a change?

Back

Effector

Front

What is the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms?

Back

Cell

Front

What do we call a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction?

Back

Catalyst

Front

Where do the light reactions of photosynthesis occur?

Back

Thylakoid

Front

What type of feedback loop is the process of childbirth an example of?

Back

Positive feedback loop

Front

What is the control center in a feedback system?

Back

The part of the system that processes information and determines the response.

Front

What is a sensor in a feedback system?

Back

A component that detects changes in the environment and sends information to the control center.

Front

What is the set point in a feedback system?

Back

The desired or target value that the system aims to maintain.

Front

What is the difference between an organ and a tissue?

Back

An organ is made up of different types of tissues working together, while a tissue is a group of similar cells performing a specific function.

Front

What is an organ system?

Back

A group of organs that work together to perform complex functions in the body.