c Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

cells

A

in biology,the smallest until that can perform all life processes

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

stem cell

A

unspecialized cells that are able to develop into many different types of cells

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

cell differentiation

A

the process where cells become different types of cells

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

tissue

A

a group of similar cells that perform a common function

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

organ

A

a collection of tissue that carry out a specialized function of the body

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

organ system

A

a group of organs that work together to perform body functions

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

organism

A

a living thing

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

homeostasis

A

steady internal conditions when external conditions change

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

excretory system

A

removes solid, liquid, and gas waste materials from the body

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

respiratory system

A

exchanges gases between the body and the environment

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

circulatory system

A

it transports gases, nutrients, waste, and other substances throughout the body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

lymphatic system

A

removes excess fluid from around organs, produces white blood cells, and absorbs and transports fats

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

immunity

A

the resistances to specific pathogens or disease-causing agents

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

skeletal system

A

protects internal organs, provides support, helps the body move, and stores minerals

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

muscular system

A

helps the body move

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

nervous system

A

a group of organs and specialized cells that detect process and respond to information

17
Q

digestive system

A

a group of organs working together to convert food into energy and basic nutrients to feed the entire body