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Match each term to it's definition.
fast control of the functioning of all body systems
recognizes and responds to chemical signals by using receptor molecules
slow control of the functioning of all body systems
is the moving of a molecule from a low concentration to a high concentration (Uses energy in the form of ATP)
exchanges carbon dioxide and oxygen
is the movement of molecules from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration (No energy used)
is the sum of all chemical reactions that occur within the cells of an organism
carries gasses and nutrients throughout the body
is the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal balanced environment
removes wastes from the blood and then from the body
breaks down food into nutrients and puts them in the blood stream