Topics 4-5 Quiz Vocab - Science

Question 1

Nerve Cell

Answer 1

Sends signals from one part of your body to another - Long, thin to quickly transfer information.

Question 2

Muscle Cell

Answer 2

Allows you to move different parts of your body - Stretched, easy to move

Question 3

Red Blood Cell

Answer 3

Carries oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body - Small, round so they can easily move around

Question 4

Bone Cell

Answer 4

Supports the body - Stable and easy connection to other bones.

Question 5

Skin Cell

Answer 5

Covers the inner and outer surfaces of your body - Small layer of skin group together to provide protection.

Question 6

Tissue

Answer 6

A group of cells that have similar structure and function. Example: Muscle Tissue

Question 7

Organ

Answer 7

A group of tissues. Example: Heart, lungs

Question 8

System

Answer 8

A group of organs that carry out a specific task. Example: Digestive System, Nervous System

Question 9

Organism

Answer 9

A living thing.

Question 10

Describe an example of diffusion in your body

Answer 10

Movement of oxygen from the air into your blood.

Question 11

Why is it important to have a selectively permeable membrane for the cell in your body?

Answer 11

Example: Co2 going into cells.