Human Anatomy and Physiology
(Maintaining Life Answer Key) Latest
Update 2024/2025
maintenance of boundaries - CORRECT ANSWER-keeps the body's internal
environment distinct from the external environment
reproduction - CORRECT ANSWER-provides new cells for growth and repair
growth - CORRECT ANSWER-occurs when constructive activities occur at a faster rate
than destructive activities
digestion - CORRECT ANSWER-the tuna sandwich you have just eaten is broken down
to its chemical building blocks
excretion - CORRECT ANSWER-elimination of carbon dioxide by the lungs and
elimination of nitrogenous wastes by the kidneys
responsiveness - CORRECT ANSWER-ability to react to stimuli; a major role of the
nervous system
movement - CORRECT ANSWER-walking, throwing a ball, riding a bicycle
metabolism - CORRECT ANSWER-all chemical reactions occurring in the body
maintenance of boundaries - CORRECT ANSWER-at the cellular level, membranes; for
the whole organism, the skin
nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER-includes carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and minerals
(Maintaining Life Answer Key) Latest
Update 2024/2025
maintenance of boundaries - CORRECT ANSWER-keeps the body's internal
environment distinct from the external environment
reproduction - CORRECT ANSWER-provides new cells for growth and repair
growth - CORRECT ANSWER-occurs when constructive activities occur at a faster rate
than destructive activities
digestion - CORRECT ANSWER-the tuna sandwich you have just eaten is broken down
to its chemical building blocks
excretion - CORRECT ANSWER-elimination of carbon dioxide by the lungs and
elimination of nitrogenous wastes by the kidneys
responsiveness - CORRECT ANSWER-ability to react to stimuli; a major role of the
nervous system
movement - CORRECT ANSWER-walking, throwing a ball, riding a bicycle
metabolism - CORRECT ANSWER-all chemical reactions occurring in the body
maintenance of boundaries - CORRECT ANSWER-at the cellular level, membranes; for
the whole organism, the skin
nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER-includes carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and minerals
