Questions and Answers
What does the term 'ecto' mean?
What is an ectomorph body type characterized by?
being tall and thin
What does ectoplasm refer to?
the thin watery cytoplasm near the plasma membrane of some cells
Ectothermic animals are warm-blooded.
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What is an ectoparasite?
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Study Notes
Ecto Vocabulary Study Notes
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Ecto refers to something that is located outside or external to something else.
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Ectomorph is a classification for a specific body type, characterized by tall and thin stature, often with little body fat and muscle mass.
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Ectoplasm describes the thin, watery component of the cytoplasm that is found near the plasma membrane in some types of cells, playing a role in cell structure and movement.
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Ectothermic indicates organisms that are cold-blooded, meaning they rely on external environmental temperatures to regulate their body heat rather than generating their own.
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Ectoparasite defines a type of parasite that lives on the surface of a host organism, deriving nutrients while remaining outside the host's body and not entering its physiological systems.
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Explore the fascinating world of ecto vocabulary through this quiz. Understand key terms such as ectomorph, ectoplasm, ectothermic, and ectoparasite, which play significant roles in various scientific fields. Test your knowledge and enhance your understanding of these concepts!
