Bio p1: organisation Flashcards
What is the basic unit of life?
Cell
True or False: Tissues are made up of similar types of cells.
True
Fill in the blank: Organs are made up of _____ working together.
Tissues
What is the function of the xylem in plants?
Transport water and minerals from roots to leaves.
What are the two main types of plant tissues?
Meristematic and Permanent tissues
What type of tissue is responsible for movement in animals?
Muscle tissue
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue? A) Blood B) Bone C) Epithelial D) Adipose
C) Epithelial
What is the role of the epidermis in plants?
Protects the plant and reduces water loss.
True or False: The heart is an organ made up of muscle tissue.
True
What type of epithelial tissue is found in the lining of the lungs?
Simple squamous epithelium
Fill in the blank: The _____ system in animals is responsible for transporting nutrients and oxygen.
Circulatory
What are the four main types of animal tissue?
Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, Nervous
Multiple Choice: Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering blood? A) Liver B) Heart C) Kidney D) Lungs
C) Kidney
What is the primary function of nervous tissue?
Transmit electrical impulses throughout the body.
True or False: Cartilage is a type of connective tissue.
True
Fill in the blank: _____ tissues are specialized for absorption and secretion.
Epithelial
What is the function of phloem in plants?
Transport sugars and nutrients from leaves to other parts of the plant.
Multiple Choice: Which type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the walls of organs? A) Skeletal B) Cardiac C) Smooth D) All of the above
C) Smooth
What are stem cells?
Undifferentiated cells that can develop into various cell types.
True or False: The skeletal system is made up of only bones.
False
Fill in the blank: The _____ system includes the skin and its derivatives.
Integumentary
What is the function of adipose tissue?
Store fat and provide insulation.
Multiple Choice: Which organ is part of both the digestive and endocrine systems? A) Stomach B) Pancreas C) Liver D) Intestine
B) Pancreas
What is the primary role of the liver in the body?
Metabolism, detoxification, and production of bile.
True or False: All tissues in an organism have the same function.
False
Fill in the blank: _____ tissue helps to support and bind other tissues.
Connective
