Maintaining a constant internal (home) environment
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hormones
Chemical within an animals body that is used to send signals, and maintain homeostasis
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nerves
Specialized cell that sends or receives messages using a electrical signals.
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Forms of control mechanisms
circulatory adaptations - . An example of the circulatory system is the functioning of the human heart, blood and blood vessels
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Forms of control mechanisms
metabolic activity - , the sum of the chemical reactions that take place within each cell of a living organism and that provide energy for vital processes
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Forms of control mechanisms
insulation - process of keeping heat, sound, or electricity from spreading.
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Forms of control mechanisms
torpor
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Card 2
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Chemical within an animals body that is used to send signals, and maintain homeostasis
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hormones
Card 3
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Specialized cell that sends or receives messages using a electrical signals.
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Card 4
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circulatory adaptations - . An example of the circulatory system is the functioning of the human heart, blood and blood vessels
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Card 5
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metabolic activity - , the sum of the chemical reactions that take place within each cell of a living organism and that provide energy for vital processes
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