Stem Cells, Tissues And Organs Flashcards

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What are single cells called ?

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Unicellular organisms

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What are the basic units of living organisms?

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Cells

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What must all unicellular organisms do?

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To carry out all life processes such as respiration and reproduction

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Describe what a organism is and why ?

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Multicellular because it contains many cells

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Describe what a tissue is

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Similar cells that are grouped together to carry out a single function

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Give an example of a tissue

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Muscles or xylem

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Describe and give an example of what an organ is

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When various tissues combine their specialized functions to form an organ such as the heart or kidney

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Describe what a system is

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When. Group of organs work together

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What are stem cells?

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Cells that have the potential to divide through mitosis to become specialized cells

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Where are stem cells found ?

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In embryos and various tissues in the body

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What are stem cells involved in?

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Growth and repair

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