Unit 1 and maybe 2

Question 1

Cell

Answer 1

Basic unit of structure and function of living things

Question 2

Organ

Answer 2

Structure composed of two or more types of tissues that work together to perform a particular function

Question 3

Organ system

Answer 3

Group of organs that work together to perform a particular action

Question 4

Organism

Answer 4

An individual living thing

Question 5

Tissue

Answer 5

Group of specialized cells of the same kind that perform the same function

Question 6

Population

Answer 6

All the organisms of the same species that live in the same area

Question 7

System:Cardiovascular

Answer 7

Transports oxygen, nutrients, and other substances to the cells, and transports wastes away from the cell

Organs, tissues, and structures:Heart, blood, and blood vessels

Question 8

System:Digestive

Answer 8

Processes foods and absorbs nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and water

Organs, tissues, and structures:Salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small intestine, and large intestine

Question 9

System:Endocrine

Answer 9

Provides communication within the body via hormones. Maintains homeostasis

Organs, Tissues, and structures:Pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid, parathyroid gland, adrenal glands, testes, and ovaries

Question 10

System:Integumentary

Answer 10

Provides protection from both injury and fluid loss and defense against infection by microorganisms. Controls temperature.

Organs, Tissues, and Structures:Skin, hair, and nails.

Question 11

System:Muscular

Answer 11

Provides movement, support, and heat production.

Organs, tissues, and structures:Tendons, skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles

Question 12

System:Nervous

Answer 12

Collects, transfers, and processes information. Directs short-term change over other organ systems in order to maintain homeostasis.

Organs, tissues, and structures:Brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sensory organs (eyes, ears, nose, skin, and tounge)

Question 13

System:Respiratory

Answer 13

Delivers air to sites where gas exchange can occur between the blood and cells (around body) or air (lungs)

Organs, tissues, and structures:Mouth, nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, and diaphragm

Question 14

System:Skeletal

Answer 14

Supports and protects soft tissues of the body. Provides movement at joints, produces blood cells, and stores minerals.

Organs, tissues, and structures:Bones cartilage, and ligaments

Question 15

System:Immune

Answer 15

Defends against microbial pathogens (disease-causing agents) and other diseases.

Organs, tissues, structures:Leukocytes, tonsils, adenoids, thymus, and spleen

Question 16

Homeostasis

Answer 16

Process of maintaining a stable environment in a cell or an entire organism

Question 17

Reproduction

Answer 17

Process by which organisms give rise to offspring. Can be sexual or asexual