bio Flashcards

1
Q

prokaryotic cell

A

do not have a nelous

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2
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Eukaryotic cell

A

in all living things.

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3
Q

cell theory

A

cells are the building blocks of life.

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4
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concentration

A

amount of solute.

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5
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characteristics of living things

A

-have a life span
-grow in size
- reproduce
-require energy
- produce waste
- respond to changes in their environment

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6
Q

what is another name for cell division?

A

mitosis

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7
Q

types of tumors

A

primary + metastasis

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8
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primary toumor?

A

-breaks away from original
- move to different parts of the body

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9
Q

metastasis tumor

A

is why cancer is a dangerous disease.

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10
Q

which organelles have the genetic information from organisms?

A

nuclous

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11
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law of diffusion?

A

particles move from a high to low concentration.

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12
Q

cause of cancer?

A

carcinogen. (environment)
hereditary (genetics)

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13
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apoptosis?

A

checkpoint where the cell cannot be fixed. apoptosis means cell death or destruction.

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14
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Tissue

A

collection of similar cells that make a limited function.

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15
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connective tissue

A

provides support and protection for parts of the body.

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16
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epithelial tissue

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covers body surfaces. lines organs.

17
Q

what is an organ?

A

a structure of different tissue working together to become a complex body function.

18
Q

What does the heart consist of?

A

cardiac muscle, nerve and connective tissue.

19
Q

Function of circulatory system?

A

to transport substances around the body.

20
Q

blood?

A

connective tissue

21
Q

red blood cells

A

carrys oxygen

22
Q

white blood cells

A

fights infection.

23
Q

platelets

A

helps clotting

24
Q

plasma

A

liquid that carries blood along water.

25
Q

arteries

A

carry blood away from the heart. blood is forced out at high preassure. the walls are thick

26
Q

veins

A

carry blood away toward the heart. less pressure and thinner walls.

27
Q

capillaries

A

link arteries and veins. thin walls very tiny.

28
Q

how long does it take a cell to complete one cycle?

A

24-30 hours

29
Q

function of digestive system?

A

take in food, digest it and excrete waste.

30
Q

function of respiratory system?

A

provide oxygen for the body and allow carbon dioxide to leave the body.

31
Q

isotonic
hypotonic
hypertonic

A

inside=outside
inside> oustide
inside<outside