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Term 1 Human Biology Flashcards

Cells and Tissues (Functions)

1
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What is the organisation of the body?

A

Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems.

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2
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Examples of cells;

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Heart, Brain, Nerve.

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3
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What are the four types of tissues?

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Epithelial, muscular, connective, nervous.

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4
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What are the four organ systems?

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Nervous, Endocrine, Muscular-skeletal, Reproductive.

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5
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What is the function of the Golgi body (apparatus)?

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To package, modify and store proteins.

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6
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What is the function of the nuclear membrane?

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Allows Mona to move out of the nucleus.

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7
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What is the function of the nucleus?

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Controlling DNA production.

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8
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What is the function of the Mitochondria?

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Cellular respiration.

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9
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What is the function of the vesicle?

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Containing and transporting substances that are secreted.

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10
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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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Controls what moves in and out of the cell.

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11
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What is cytoplasm?

A

Fluid that holds cell organelles.

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12
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What is the function of the nucleolus?

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Produces vesicles.

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13
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What is the function of the centrioles?

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Sending out spindle fibres during cell reproduction.

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14
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What is the function of the rough ER?

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Moves proteins (packages of substances) around the cell.

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15
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What is the phospholipid bilayer?

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A double membrane consisting of a hydrophilic phosphate head, and hydrophobic fatty acid tails

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16
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Define semi-permeable.

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Allowing certain substances to pass through but not others.

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17
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What is the basic unit of life?

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Cell

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18
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True or False: All living organisms are composed of cells.

A

True

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19
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What structure controls the movement of substances in and out of a cell?

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Cell membrane

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20
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Fill in the blank: The jelly-like substance inside a cell is called __________.

A

Cytoplasm

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21
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What organelle is responsible for energy production in a cell?

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Mitochondria

22
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Which type of cell lacks a nucleus?

A

Prokaryotic cell

23
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What is the function of ribosomes?

A

Protein synthesis

24
Q

True or False: Eukaryotic cells are generally larger and more complex than prokaryotic cells.

25
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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

A

Synthesis and transport of proteins and lipids

26
Q

What type of tissue connects and supports other tissues and organs?

A

Connective tissue

27
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the control center of the cell.

28
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What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?

A

Protection, absorption, and secretion

29
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Which type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the walls of organs?

A

Smooth muscle

30
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True or False: Neurons are responsible for transmitting nerve impulses.

31
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What type of connective tissue stores fat?

A

Adipose tissue

32
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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

A

Modification and packaging of proteins

33
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Which type of epithelial tissue has a single layer of flat cells?

A

Simple squamous epithelium

34
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Fill in the blank: __________ tissue is specialized for contraction.

35
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What is the role of lysosomes in a cell?

A

Digestion and waste removal

36
Q

Which type of connective tissue provides support and flexibility?

37
Q

True or False: Blood is considered a type of connective tissue.

38
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What is the primary role of the plasma membrane?

A

Regulate the entry and exit of substances

39
Q

What type of epithelium appears to have multiple layers but is actually a single layer?

A

Pseudostratified epithelium

40
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ is involved in the synthesis of ribosomal RNA.

41
Q

What are the two main types of cells in nervous tissue?

A

Neurons and glial cells

42
Q

Which type of connective tissue forms the framework of the body?

43
Q

True or False: Cilia and flagella are types of cell appendages used for movement.

44
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What is the function of tight junctions in epithelial tissue?

A

Prevent leakage of materials between cells

45
Q

Fill in the blank: __________ muscle is striated and under voluntary control.

46
Q

What is the main function of adipose tissue?

A

Energy storage and insulation

47
Q

Which organelle is known as the ‘powerhouse of the cell’?

A

Mitochondria

48
Q

What type of epithelial tissue is specialized for absorption in the intestines?

A

Simple columnar epithelium

49
Q

Fill in the blank: __________ are the basic structural and functional units of tissues.

50
Q

What is the primary function of connective tissue?

A

Support and bind other tissues

51
Q

True or False: All cells in an organism have the same structure and function.

ATAR Yr 11 (Aus, multiple classes) (2 decks)

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