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Chapter 1 - Organisms Flashcards

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Unicellular organisms

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An organism that is made up of only one cell

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Multicellular organism

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An organism with many cells

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Layers of organisation

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Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism

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Building blocks of life

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Cells

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Functions of the skeleton

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To help the body to move, to support the body, to produce blood cells and to protect the vital organs

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How do muscles work?

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Your muscles are attached to bones so if it pulls on a bone it will cause it to move

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7
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What does bone marrow produce?

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Blood cells

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8
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What covers the end of bones?

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Cartilage

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Hinge joints

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For backwards and forwards movement (e.g. knee, elbow)

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Ball and socket joint

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All directions (e.g. hip and shoulder)

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Fixed joint

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Allows no movement

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12
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Muscles are a type of…

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Tissue

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13
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MUSCLES CAN ONLY…..

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PULL

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14
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Muscles work in..

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PAIRS

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15
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How many main components in an animal cell?

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Four; mitochondria, cytoplasm, cell membrane, nucleus

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How many main components in a plant cell?

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Seven; chloroplast, vacuole, cytoplasm, mitochondria, cell wall, nucleus, cell membrane

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Specialised cells

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Cells that change to suit a particular function

18
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Structural adaptations

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These are the adaptations are the differences in specialised cells

19
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Nerve cells

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They carry electrical impulses around your body

20
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Red blood cells

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They transport oxygen around the body

21
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Sperm cells

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Carry male genetic material

22
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Leaf cells

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Leaf cells are found at the top of a leaf, they absorb sunlight

23
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Root hair cells

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Root hair cells absorb water and nutrients

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