Organisms Need: Energy, Water, Minerals, Vitamins - Environment for Growth?

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In summary, organisms require an energy source, water, minerals, and vitamins for growth. The type of environment needed for growth is one that provides these essential elements. Factors such as the normal or beneficial bacteria in the body, as well as the body's own immune response, can help protect against infection. Fevers can also aid in fighting infection by triggering the production of white blood cells and raising the body's temperature. This can be seen through the process of shivering, which generates heat, and then sweating to cool down the body.
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If Organisms need: energy source, water, minerals, vitamins. What type of environment is needed for growth?
 
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What factors help a host against infection?

Totally confused on this...is it normal flora or flora?
 
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How do fevers help an infection?

Okay, I understand with a fever: First the body heats up, the blood and lymph system makes a lot of Wt. blood cells to fight the infection. The increase in these white blood cells affects the part of your brain that controls your body temperature (the hypothalamus). This makes your body heat up, causing a fever. In the early stages of a fever you often feel cold and start to shiver. This is your body’s response to a rising temperature - the blood vessels in your skin tighten up (constrict), forcing blood from the outer layer of your skin to inside your body where it is easier to keep the heat in. The outer skin layer then becomes cool and your muscles start to contract. This makes you shiver. Shivering produces more heat and raises your temperature even more. In the second phase of a fever, the amount of heat you make and lose is the same. So the shivering stops and your body remains at its new high temperature. Your body starts to try and cool down so that your temperature can return to normal. The blood vessels in the skin open again, so blood moves back to these areas. You may sweat, as this helps to cool down the body...***how can I shorten this or is what I put even right?
 

FAQ: Organisms Need: Energy, Water, Minerals, Vitamins - Environment for Growth?

What is the importance of energy for organisms?

Energy is essential for all living organisms as it is the fuel that powers all cellular processes. It is needed for growth, reproduction, and metabolism. Organisms obtain energy through the process of respiration, which breaks down food molecules to release usable energy in the form of ATP.

How do organisms obtain water?

Water is crucial for the survival of all organisms as it is involved in many important biological processes such as digestion, transportation of nutrients, and temperature regulation. Most organisms obtain water through their diet or by drinking from a water source. Plants also absorb water from the soil through their roots.

What role do minerals play in the growth of organisms?

Minerals are essential for the growth and development of organisms as they are involved in many important functions such as building bones and teeth, regulating nerve and muscle function, and maintaining a healthy immune system. Organisms obtain minerals through their diet or by absorbing them from the environment.

Why do organisms need vitamins?

Vitamins are organic compounds that are essential for the proper functioning of the body. They play a crucial role in metabolism, growth, and development. Vitamins are obtained through the diet and are needed in small amounts. They cannot be produced by the body, so it is important for organisms to consume a variety of foods to ensure an adequate intake of vitamins.

How does the environment affect the growth of organisms?

The environment plays a significant role in the growth of organisms. It provides the necessary resources such as food, water, and shelter for organisms to survive and thrive. Environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and availability of resources can impact the growth and development of organisms. Changes in the environment can also affect the distribution and diversity of different species.

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