Animal Structure and Function Flashcards
Unit 3
What is cell theory?
All living things are made up of 1+ cells. Cells are the simplest form of life and they all come from pre-existing cells.
What do you have to be capable of to be an Organism?
be made up of cells
be able to create offspring
eliminate waste
be able to grow
create / transfer energy
respond to their environment
have a lifespan (die)
What’s the basic rundown of an Organ system?
They basically work as an organism to keep a person in Homeostasis (balance).
Structure always _______________
Matches FUNCTION.
What is the level of Organization from Simplest to Complex?
Atoms, Molecule, Organelle, Cell, Tissue, Organ and Organ system.
What are the 11 main systems of the human body?
Nervous (Nerves), Endocrine (Hormones), Digestive (self explanatory), Circulatory (substance transpo.), Respiratory, Skeletal, Muscular, Urinary, Intergumentary (skin), Lymphatic and Reproductive
What’s the Human bodies Homeostasis conditions?
Maintenance of 37C, Blood pH of 7.4, glucose of 100mg/mL.
If theres no homeostasis, you die.