Levels of structural complexity Flashcards
1
Q
Define the term cell differentiation
A
Differentiation is the specialisation of cell structure and function to carry out particular functions
2
Q
What do atoms combine to form?
A
Molecules
3
Q
Cells are too small to be seen by the naked eye, true or false?
A
True
4
Q
How do we distinguish between different cell types?
A
Using a microscope
Can be distinguished by size, shape and the dyes they absorb when stained in the laboratory
5
Q
What is the specialised function of nerve cells?
A
Transmit electrical signals (nerve impulses)
6
Q
What is an organ?
A
Body part, composed of different tissues, that carries out a specific body function
7
Q
How many organs do we have?
A
80
8
Q
What is the order of the levels of structural organisation?
A
chemical cellular tissue organ system organism
