| What is a Vertebrate? | A vertebrate is an organisms that developed an internal structure with skin coverings that limit water loss. They all have a basic structure an opening end where food is ingested and an exit point for waste. An example would be a human. |
| What are the 4 things vertebrates are composed of? | Epithelium tissue
Connective tissue
Muscle tissue
Nerve cells |
| what is Epithelium tissue | This is the eternals covering of the body makes up skin it also lines internal organs, glands and systems. |
| What is connective tissue? | It provides support for the body's organs and maintains its form. |
| What is muscle tissue? | This is skeletal muscle, smooth muscle and cardiac muscle |
| What are nerve cells? | These carry electrical impulses from the centre nervous system and make up the grey matter of the brain and spinal cord. |
| What is Homeostasis? | it is to maintain the best functioning conditions the body needs to constantly monitor itself and then act to correct any defects. This vary's in every organism. |
| What is a feedback loop? | This is when the body detects a shift and in attempts to reverse this trend, it employs negative feedback mechanisms. |
| Why is it important humans regulate blood pH? | It is important that humans stay between 7.35 and 7.45 as out of this range can cause illness and even result in death |
