Biology Basics and Miscellaneous Flashcards

1
Q

Human Organisms are made of tiny units called?

A

Cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Cells group together to form?

A

Tissue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Tissue and similar Tissue groups form?

A

Organs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Give three examples of similar structures in the body that form a system?

A

urinary and reproductive systems, digestive systems, cardiovascular and lymphatic systems, respiratory systems, nervous system, endocrine system, musculo-skeletal system, integumentary system

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

name the two materials needed by cells for energy production amidst metabolism?

A

oxygen, glucose

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

The integumentary system is composed of?

A

skin, hair, and nails

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

what is the primary purpose of the skin?

A

it is a protective layer, amidst this it assists the body in regulating various elements and in providing us tactile sensations

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is the system composed of bones, fibrous tissues, (ligaments, tendons, cartilage)?

A

connective tissue system

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

primary purpose of the lymphatic system?

A

drains fluid that accumulates in tissue and returns it to the blood stream

part of the immune system which defends the body and destroys pathogens

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

what is the primary organ of the lymphatic system

A

spleen or thymus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

list the order in which food passes through the digestive canal

A
mouth
esophagus 
stomach
pancreas/liver/gallbladder
small intestine
large intestine
anus
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

name the two bean shaped organs which control urinary production

A

kidneys

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly