Sunday, September 18, 2011

Weekly Vocabulary Words - 9/19/11

1.  Homeostasis - the ability or tendency of an organism or cell to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological process.

2.  Carbohydrates - any of a group of organic compounds that includes sugars, starches, celluloses, gums and serves as a major energy source in the diet of animals.

3.  Organ System - a group of organs that work together to perform a certain task.

4.  Chemical Reaction - a process that involves changes in the structure and energy content of atoms. molecules, or ions but not in their nuclei.

5.  Motion - the act or process of changing position or place.