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7Sci_Ch 13 Sec 3
The Organization of Living Things
| 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 |