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Cells, Tissue, and Organs Flashcards

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Cells (similar in structure) that form together are called?

A

Tissue

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Tissues that group together for a specific function are called?

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Organs

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What are cells?

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Cells are the basic unit of life. They are invisible to the naked eye.

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How do cells reproduce?

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Through duplication and division

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What are the 2 types of cells?

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1) Sex cell (sperm or oocytes)

2) Somatic cells (all others)

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What is mitosis?

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The production of somatic cells

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What is meiosis?

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The production of sex cells

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What binds a cell together?

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A cell is bound together by the cell membrane. Inside the cell membrane is a fluid called cytoplasm

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What is the centre of the cell called and its function?

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Nucleus. It regulates activity and hereditary (DNA)

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Name the 4 types of tissue

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  1. Epithelial
  2. Connective
  3. Muscular
  4. Neural (nerve)
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What is epithelial tissue?

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It is tissue that covers exposed body surfaces.

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Examples of epithelial tissue

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  • Skin
  • Digestive tract
  • Heart
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What is connective tissue?

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It is tissue that provides structural support and fills internal gaps. It transports fluids/dissolved materials and stores energy

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Examples of connective tissue

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  • Bone
  • Fatty tissue
  • Blood
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What is muscular tissue?

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It is shortened tissue that contracts to perform a specific function. It also warms up the body

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Example of muscular tissue

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Cardiac muscular tissue contracts to pump blood throughout the body

17
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What is neural tissue?

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It is tissue that carries info from one part of the body, to another through electrical impulses via nerve cells and their fibres

18
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Where are most neural cells located?

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About 98% of neural cells are located in the brain and spinal cord. It is the control centre of the nervous system.

19
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What is the body’s largest organ?

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Skin

20
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What is anatomy?

A

The structure of the human body

21
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What is physiology?

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The function of the human body

Basic Anatomy & Physiology (2 decks)

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