Structural Organization Of The Body

Question 1

Cell

Answer 1

Fundamental unit of all living things

Question 2

Cell membrane

Answer 2

Surrounds and protects the cell
Regulates what passes into and out of the cell

Question 3

Nucleus

Answer 3

Controls operation of the cell
Directs cell division
Determines structure and function of the cell

Question 4

Chromosomes

Answer 4

Rod-like structures within the nucleus of a cell

Question 5

How many pair of chromosomes has a human cell (except spermatozoon)

Answer 5

23 pairs (46 chromosomes)

Question 6

How many chromosomes has a sex cell

Answer 6

23 unpaired

Question 7

Genes

Answer 7

Contained in chromosomes

Question 8

DNA

Answer 8

Contained in a gene,
Regulates activities of the cell according to it’s sequence on each chromosome

Question 9

DNA sequence

Answer 9

A series of recipes in code

Question 10

Code

Answer 10

Directs activities of the cell
(Cell division and synthesis of proteins)

Question 11

A Karyotype

Answer 11

A photograph of an individual’s chromosomes arranged by shape,size, and number

Question 12

Ana

Answer 12

Up

Question 13

Bol

Answer 13

To cast

Question 14

ism

Answer 14

Process

Question 15

Cata

Answer 15

Down

Question 16

Anabolic steroid

Answer 16

Builds up protein within cells

Question 17

Thyroid gland

Answer 17

Secrets thyroid hormone ( thyroxine or T4)

Question 18

Muscle cell

Answer 18

Long and slender
Contains fibres that aid in contracting and relaxing

Question 19

An Epithelial cell

Answer 19

May be square and flat to provide protection
A lining and a skin cell

Question 20

Nerve cell

Answer 20

May be long and have fibrous extensions
Carrying impulses

Question 21

A fat cell

Answer 21

Large empty spaces for fat storage

Question 22

Tissue

Answer 22

A group of similar cells working together to do a specific job

Question 23

Histologist

Answer 23

Scientist who specializes in tissues

Question 24

Voluntary muscles are found in..
..

Answer 24

Arms, legs, and parts of the body where movement is under conscious control

Question 25

Involuntary muscle is found…..

Answer 25

Heart, digestive system as well as all other organs
Allows movement that is under unconscious control

Question 26

Cardiac muscle

Answer 26

Found only in the heart