Physiology Mechanisms
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Physiology is the branch of science that deals with the functions of living ______.

organisms

The study of ______ refers to the different components of actual, living animals and their interactions.

mechanisms

The phenomenon of flashing of lights by fireflies is a way to distinguish them based on their ______ level.

species

The abundance of ______ in gas transport tubules makes the light brighter.

<p>oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

The hypothetical deductive method is the most widely accepted version of ______.

<p>the scientific method</p> Signup and view all the answers

Physiological properties belong to the normal functions of ______, organs, or body systems.

<p>tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

Testable predictions are made through ______ which involves taking a general explanation and making a specific testable prediction.

<p>deduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is the basic/smallest unit of life capable of carrying out different processes associated with life on Earth.

<p>cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the cell theory, cells are capable of ______ and repair damages.

<p>self-replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

Eukaryotic cells are found in ______ and plant cells, whereas prokaryotic cells are found in bacterial cells.

<p>animal</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process of change by which an organism becomes better suited to its environment is known as ______.

<p>adaptation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Physiological, biochemical, or anatomic changes within an individual animal during its life that result from chronic exposure to new environmental conditions is known as ______.

<p>acclimatization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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