Question | Answer |
Cell [-tion] means that different kinds of cells have specific structures that allow them to perform specific functions. | Cell specialization means that different kinds of cells have specific structures that allow them to perform specific functions. |
Cells of the same type work together as [...]. | Cells of the same type work together as tissues. |
Tissues work together as [...]. | Tissues work together as organs. |
Organs work together as [...] (e.g. nervous [...], skeletal [...], digestive [...], etc.) | Organs work together as systems (e.g. nervous system, skeletal system, digestive system, etc.) |
Complex multicell (aka multicellular) organisms develop from a single cell, a [...] (usually a fertilized egg). | Complex multicell (aka multicellular) organisms develop from a single cell, a zygote. |
Once the zygote begins dividing into more cells, it is called an [...]. | Once the zygote begins dividing into more cells, it is called an embryo. |
When exposed to sunlight, melanocytes is your skin produce a pigment called [...]. (melanocytes are also in your hair and produce [...] there regardless of sun exposure). | When exposed to sunlight, melanocytes is your skin produce a pigment called melanin. (melanocytes are also in your hair and produce melanin there regardless of sun exposure). |
[...] cells are cells that make the linings of organs, blood vessels, intestines, etc... If it's a lining, it's made of [...] cells. | epithelial cells are cells that make th linings of organs, blood vessels, intestines, etc... If it's a lining, it's made of epithelial cells. |