Unikonta: Animal Form and Function Ch 40

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List animal structures in order from smallest to largest?

Cell, tissue, organ, organ system

What is a benefit of multicellularity compared to organisms consisting of just one cell

Cells can be specialize

Which of the following organ systems in mammals is mismatched with its function?

Circulatory; coordination of body activities

An organism that generates body heat by means of its own metabolism is _________, and an organism that gains body heat from external sources is ________.

Endothermic; ectothermic

Interstitial fluid is __________.

Fluid that fills the spaces between cells of vertebrates

Which of the following characteristics is likely to be found in larger vs smaller animals?

Highly branched respiratory system

When a person's body temperature increases, sweating helps bring the temperature down. This is an example of __________.

Negative feedback

__________ feedback most directly maintains homeostasis because it __________.

Negative; tends to keep a system at a desirable "set point"

Most cells are microscopic because at this small size, __________.

Ratio of surface area to cell volume is maximized.

Which of the following statements correctly describes the differences between simple squamous cells and stratified squamous cells?

Simple squamous cells form a single layer, which is useful for gas exchange, and stratified squamous cells are multilayered and regenerate rapidly.

The main function(s) of connective tissues in the body is/are _________.

To hold tissues and organs in place and to join adjacent tissues together

A physiological state of decreased activity and metabolism that is an adaptation enabling animals to save energy while avoiding difficult and dangerous conditions is known as _________.

Torpor


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