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35 Cards in this Set
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What is the function of the cell wall? |
It is a rigid and strong outer layer that supports and protects. |
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What is the function of the cell membrane? |
It allows materials to enter and leave the cell. |
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What is the function of the nucleus? |
It is the brain of the cell. |
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What is the function of the cytoplasm? |
It is a clear gel inside the cell membrane where organelles are located. |
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What is the function of mitochondria? |
It is the powerhouse of the cell that makes energy by breaking down food. |
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What is the function of the vacuole? |
It helps plants to maintain shape storage, digestion, and waste removal. |
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What is the function of Lysosomes? |
It breaks down waste materials. |
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What is the function of Ribosomes? |
They are the site of protein synthesis. |
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What is the function of the Nuclear membrane? |
It controls movement in or out of the nucleus. |
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What is the function of endoplasmic reticulum? |
To transport things in cells. |
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What is the function of Golgi bodies? |
They are fluid filled sacs that store water, food, and other chemicals. |
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What are 5 characteristics of living things? |
1. They obtain energy 2. They use energy 3. They grow 4. They reproduce 5. They are made up of cells |
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What are the 3 main ideas of the cell theory? |
1. All living things are made of cells 2. Cells are the basic unit of life 3. Cells come from other living cells |
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What is the difference between a Benign and Malignant tumor? |
Benign: Non-Cancerous Malignant: Cancerous |
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How is cancer treated? |
Radiation, Chemotherapy, and Surgery. |
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How is cancer diagnosed? |
X-Rays, Ultrasounds, CT scans, and MRI's |
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What specialized cell contracts to allow movement? |
Muscle cells. |
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What specialized cell stores calcium and builds new bones? |
Bone cells. |
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What specialized cell conducts electrical impulses and co-ordinate activity? |
Nerve cells. |
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What specialized cell is in the inner ear and detects sounds vibrations? |
Hair cells. |
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What specialized cell stores energy in the form of fat? |
Fat cells. |
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What specialized cell delivers Oxygen and removes carbon dioxide? |
Red Blood cells? |
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What specialized cell covers the body and reduces water loss. |
Skin cells? |
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What is Epithelial tissue? |
Epithelial tissue lines the cavities and surfaces of blood vessels and organs throughout the body. |
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What is Connective tissue? |
Connective tissue supports the body and limbs. |
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What is Nerve tissue? |
Nerve tissue regulates and controls bodily functions and activities. |
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What is Muscle tissue? |
Muscle tissue is soft tissue that composes muscles. |
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During INHALATION what do the muscles, and diaphragm do? Does air go in or out of the lungs? |
The muscles and diaphragm contract and move up. The air is pulled into the lungs. |
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During EXHALATION what do the muscles, and diaphragm do? Does air go in or out of the lungs?
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The muscles and diaphragm relax and move down. The air is pushed out of the lungs.
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What are arteries? |
Arteries carry blood away from the heart. |
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What are veins? |
Veins carry blood to the heart. |
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What are capillaries? |
Capillaries allow water, oxygen, and other nutrients to exchange between blood and tissues. |
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What is the difference between chemical and mechanical digestion? |
Chemical digestion is done with organs. Mechanical digestion is done with teeth. |
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What are two main differences between plant and animals? |
Plants do not need a digestive system, nervous system, or muscular-skeletal system. |
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What are three tissue types in plants? |
-Dermal tissue -Vascular tissue -Meristematic tissue |
