Unit 4 Study Guide Flashcards
What is the great chain of being
Subatomic particles
Atoms
Molecules
Macromolecules
Organelles
Cells
Tissues
Organs
Organ systems
Organism/creature
A creature that has one cell is……
Unicellular
A creature that has many cells is………
Multicellular
What is a group of cells that performs a similar job
Tissue
What are the three types of tissues?
Fungi
Plants
Animals
What are fungi composed of?
Tissues, no organs
What are plants composed of?
Tissues, organs and organ systems
What are animals composed of?
Tissues, organs, and organ systems
What is hyphae
Thin filaments (threads) of cells
Mycelium
A large body of hyphae
Ground tissue
Storage of starch
Structure
Secretion of resin
Photosynthesis
Vascular tissue
Used for transportation
Dermal tissue
This tissue covers plants. It is the skin of the plant. (Derm means skin)
Meristem tissue
This tissue is the tissue that reproduces in plants.
Used for growth and healing
Epithelial Tissue
The tissue on any surface of animals. This includes skin, the surface of organs, the G.I tract, and the lining of blood vessels.
This tissue also secretes things i.e sweat
Connective tissue
This tissue type is useful for structure.
This includes bone, cartilage, and blood.
Muscular tissue
This tissue allows for movement
Nervous tissue
This tissue allows for rapid communication inside an organism
Nervous tissue
This tissue allows for rapid communication inside an organism
Integumentary system
The skin; protection, thermal homeostasis
Skeletal system
The bones; structure, defense, making blood in marrow
Muscular system
The muscles; motion, structure
Cardiovascular system
The hearts and vessels; transportation
Respiratory system
The lungs; gas exchange (oxygen in, CO2 out)
