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Cells Part 2
Cell functions and levels of organization
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| osmosis | This is like diffusion but specifically WATER. Water moves from areas where there is more water to areas where there is less water through a cell’s membrane. |
| diffusion | One way things move across the cell membrane - from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration |
| organism | A complete living thing that depends on its organ systems working together |
| organ | A body structure composed of different kinds of tissues that work together. |
| tissue | Similar cells that perform the same function are grouped together |
| organ systems | Made up of organs that work together |
| homeostasis | The cell’s way of keeping everything balanced and stable, ensuring that conditions remain just right for life. |
| active transport | Requires energy and a special protein |
| passive transport | Does not req;uire energy - osmosis and diffusion are examples |