Question | Answer |
How do multicellular organisms grow? | by making more cells |
What are three benefits of being multicellular? | larger size, longer life and specialization |
What is a tissue? | a group of similar cells that perform a common function |
What a four basic types of tissues in animals? | nerve, muscle, connective and protective |
What are three basic types of tissues in plants? | transport, protective and ground |
What is an organ? | a structure that is made up of two or more tissues workin together |
What is an organ system? | a group of organs working together to perform a particular function |
What are examples of plant organs? | leaves, stems, roots |
What is an organism? | anything that can perform life processes |
What is the term for an organism with only one cell? | unicellular |
What is structure? | the arrangement of parts in an organism |
What is function? | the job the part does within the organism |
What is alveoli? | the millions of tiny air sacs in the lungs |
What is a benefit of being a large organism? | you have fewer predators |
What is a group of cells with the same function make up? | tissue |
In what kind of tissue does photosynthesis take place? | ground |
What does an organ consist of? | two or more tissues |
What does an organ system consist of? | two or more organs |
What is the highest level of organization? | a system |
The function of a part of an organism is related to what? | the structure of that part |
What does specialization in cells make tissues organs and systems do? | work more efficiently |