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Deals with the structures, functions, and relationships of living organisms with the environment

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Biology

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“Bios” means what?

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Life

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“Logos” means what

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Study

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What is the Study of Life?

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Biology

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Origin, growth, evolution, and distribution of organisms

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Biology

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It starts with the _______

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Tiniest / simplest cells

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Life begins on a ________

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Cellular level

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The most basic unit of life

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Cells

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They are complex & highly organized and have parts called organelles that do different functions necessary for survival.

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Cells

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Simplest cells and do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles.

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Prokaryotes

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“Pro” means what?

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Before

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“Karyon” means what?

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Nucleus

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“Eu-“ means what?

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True

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These are more complex than prokaryotes, they do have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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Eukaryotes

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Which is larger: Prokaryotes or Eukaryotes?

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Eukaryotes

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Larger eukaryotic cells have developed what to enhance cellular transport.

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different structural adaptations

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These are living organisms that are made up of one cell.

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Unicellular

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These are living organisms that are made up of many specialized cells.

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Multicellular

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A level of organization in multicellular organisms

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Tissues

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Enumerate the tissues

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(ECMN)
Epithelial tissue
Connective tissue
Muscle tissue
Nervous tissue

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Group of tissues working together

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Organ Systems

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How many Organ Systems do we have?

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11

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Enumerate the Organ Systems

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(MUSCLE RIR)
Integumentary System
Muscular System
Skeletal System
Urinary System
Circulatory System
Lymphatic System
Endocrine System
Reproductive System (ovary and testes)
Respiratory System

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Creates protective boundaries and is involved in the diffusion of ions and molecules

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Epithelial Tissue

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Are flat and sheet-like in appearance
Squamous Epithelium
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Are cube-like in appearance, meaning they have equal width, height and depth
Cuboidal Epithelium
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Are column-like in appearance, meaning they are taller than they are wide
Columnar Epithelium
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Squamous Epithelium based on arrangement
Simple and Stratified
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there's only one layer of cells
Simple
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made up of more than one layer of cells
Stratified
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made up of closely packed cells that appear to be arranged in layers because they're different sizes, but there's actually just one layer of cells
Pseudostratified
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usually seen in columnar and cuboidal type
Pseudostratified
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made up of several layers of cells that become flattened when stretched.
Transitional Epithelium
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Underlies and supports other tissue types
Connective Tissues
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The fibers and cells are loosely arranged in the semi-fluid matrix. They are found between many organs as a filling and act as a shock absorber and reservoir for salt and fluid.
Loose Connective Tissue
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They form the subcutaneous layer under the skin along with adipose tissues, attaching muscles and other structures to the skin.
Loose Connective Tissue
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They are present under the skin and store fat. It acts as a shock absorber and helps in maintaining body temperature in colder environments.
Adipose Tissue
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protect kidneys and are also found at the back of the eye, in the hump of camels, blubber of whales, etc.
White adipose tissues
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found in infants, polar bears, penguins and other animals found in cold regions. It contains more mitochondria and generates 20 times more heat as compared to the other fat. It releases metabolic heat.
Brown adipose tissue
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fibroblast cells and fibers are compactly packed
Dense Connective Tissue
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Their main function is to support and transmit mechanical forces.
Dense Connective Tissue
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They are somewhat less flexible than loose connective tissue.
Dense Connective Tissue
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Dense connective tissue two types
Tendons Ligaments Bones
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There are supportive connective tissues that help in maintaining correct posture and support interna
Special / Fluid Connective Tissue
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There are about ___ muscles in the human body.
600
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It has a range of functions from pumping blood and supporting movement.
Muscle Tissues
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These movements may be voluntary or involuntary.
Muscle Tissues
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Muscle of the heart Only covering walls of the heart Are usually involuntary muscles
Cardiac
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They are striated, branched, and uninucleated
Cardiac
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Organs Usually covering wall of internal organs Are usually involuntary muscles
Smooth
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They are non-striated, spindle-shaped, and uninucleated
Smooth
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It is attached to skeletons Are usually voluntary muscles
Skeletal
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They are striated, tubular, and multi nucleated
Skeletal
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Transmits and integrates information through the central and peripheral nervous systems
Nervous Tissue
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Sending out informations in the body
Nervous Tissue
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The smallest and most fundamental unit of matter
Atom
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Chemical structure involving at least two atoms bound together by one or more chemical bonds
Molecule
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Tiny structures that exist inside the cells
Organelle
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An individual living thing which exhibits all the properties of life
Organism
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Group of organism that live together
Population
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All organisms of the same group or species that live in a specific area and are capable of breeding among themselves
Population
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Group of different populations
Community
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An interacting group of various species in a common location
Community
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How we thrive living together with the living and nonliving things
Ecosystem
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Is a structural and functional unit of ecology where the living organisms interact with each other and the surrounding environment
Ecosystem
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A group of all ecosystems, and it signifies the zones of life on earth.
Biosphere

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