5th - Science Unit 4 Lesson 2 Notes Flashcards
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A group of tissues working together to do a certain job.
Organ
A group of similar cells that work together at the same job.
Tissue
A group of organs that work together to do a certain job
Organ system
List the five characteristics of living things.
- Living things are made of cells
- Living things obtain and use energy
- Living things reproduce
- Living things grow and develop
- Living things respond to the environment
How do cells work together - smallest to largest?
- Cell
- Tissue
- Organ (example lung or leaf)
- Organ system (example respiratory system or root system)
- Organism (example lizard or dandelion)
Name some plant organ systems.
- Root system
- Shoot system (stems & leaves)
- Reproductive system
- Transporting materials system
Name some animal organ systems.
- Digestive system (breaks down food for energy)
- Skeletal system (bones)
- Muscular system
- Nervous system (brain)
- Respiratory system (lungs)
- Circulatory system (heart)
All living things are made of ?
Cells
What are tissues made of?
Cells
What are tissues found in?
Plants and animals
Name some tissues in an animal body.
Blood, nerves, bone and skin
What is one function of plant tissue?
To carry water and minerals from the plant’s roots through the stems to the leaves.
What is another function of plant tissue?
The flesh of fruits - to protect the plant’s seeds.
What are organs made of?
A group of different kinds of tissues that work together to perform a certain job.
Name some examples of plant organs.
Stems and fruits
Name some examples of animal organs.
Brain, lungs, heart, and stomach
What are organ systems made up of?
A group of organs that work together to do a certain job.
What is the function of organ systems?
A group of organs that work together to do a certain job.
What do plants and animals use different organ systems for?
They use organ systems to help carry out an organism’s life processes.
What is included in the plant root system?
The roots are the main organ in the root system.
What is included in the plant’s shoot system?
The stems and leaves are the organs of the shoot system.
What is included in and the function of an animal’s Digestive System?
Stomach and intestines; to break down food for energy.
What is included in and the function of an animal’s Skeletal System?
Bones; is the support system in animals
What is included in and the function of an animal’s Muscular System?
Muscles; to control movements and responses
