bio Flashcards

1
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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
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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
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what is another name for cell division?

A

mitosis

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7
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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
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metastasis tumor

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is why cancer is a dangerous disease.

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10
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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
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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

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collection of similar cells that make a limited function.

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15
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connective tissue

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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
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what is an organ?

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

18
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What does the heart consist of?

A

cardiac muscle, nerve and connective tissue.

19
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Function of circulatory system?

A

to transport substances around the body.

20
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blood?

A

connective tissue

21
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red blood cells

A

carrys oxygen

22
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white blood cells

A

fights infection.

23
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platelets

A

helps clotting

24
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plasma

A

liquid that carries blood along water.

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arteries
carry blood away from the heart. blood is forced out at high preassure. the walls are thick
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veins
carry blood away toward the heart. less pressure and thinner walls.
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capillaries
link arteries and veins. thin walls very tiny.
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how long does it take a cell to complete one cycle?
24-30 hours
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function of digestive system?
take in food, digest it and excrete waste.
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function of respiratory system?
provide oxygen for the body and allow carbon dioxide to leave the body.
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isotonic hypotonic hypertonic
inside=outside inside> oustide inside