AQA GCSE year 10 biology organisation combined foundation Flashcards

(36 cards)

1
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What is the basic unit of life?

A

Cell

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True or False: Tissues are made up of similar cells that perform a specific function.

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True

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Fill in the blank: A group of tissues working together forms an __________.

A

Organ

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4
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What are the four main types of tissue in animals?

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Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue? A) Blood B) Bone C) Muscle D) Adipose

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C) Muscle

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What is the function of epithelial tissue?

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To cover and protect surfaces, and to facilitate absorption and secretion.

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True or False: Organs work independently of each other.

A

False

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8
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Fill in the blank: The heart is an example of a __________ organ.

A

Muscular

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9
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What is the role of muscle tissue?

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To facilitate movement by contracting.

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Multiple Choice: Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering blood? A) Liver B) Heart C) Kidney D) Lungs

A

C) Kidney

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What is an organ system?

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A group of organs that work together to perform complex functions.

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True or False: The digestive system is an example of an organ system.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The __________ system includes the brain and spinal cord.

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Nervous

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14
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What is homeostasis?

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The maintenance of a stable internal environment within an organism.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of the liver? A) Producing insulin B) Filtering blood C) Pumping blood D) All of the above

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B) Filtering blood

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16
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What type of tissue connects different parts of the body?

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Connective tissue

17
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True or False: The stomach is part of the respiratory system.

18
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Fill in the blank: The __________ system is responsible for transporting nutrients and oxygen throughout the body.

19
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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

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To facilitate gas exchange, primarily oxygen and carbon dioxide.

20
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Multiple Choice: Which organ is primarily involved in digestion? A) Brain B) Stomach C) Skin D) Heart

21
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What organ is responsible for producing bile?

22
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True or False: The skin is considered an organ.

23
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Fill in the blank: __________ tissue is specialized for transmitting electrical signals.

24
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What is the main function of connective tissue?

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To support, bind together, and protect tissues and organs.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of muscle tissue? A) Cardiac B) Epithelial C) Connective D) Nervous
A) Cardiac
26
What is the function of the circulatory system?
To transport blood, nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body.
27
True or False: The pancreas is part of both the digestive and endocrine systems.
True
28
Fill in the blank: The __________ system includes glands that secrete hormones.
Endocrine
29
What is the role of the skeletal system?
To provide structure, support, and protection to the body.
30
Multiple Choice: Which organ is NOT part of the digestive system? A) Esophagus B) Stomach C) Kidney D) Intestines
C) Kidney
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What is the primary function of the urinary system?
To remove waste products from the blood and regulate water balance.
32
True or False: All organs are made of the same type of tissue.
False
33
Fill in the blank: The __________ system is responsible for reproduction.
Reproductive
34
What is the function of the integumentary system?
To protect the body from external damage and regulate temperature.
35
Multiple Choice: Which organ is involved in gas exchange? A) Heart B) Lungs C) Liver D) Stomach
B) Lungs
36
True or False: The heart is a muscle that pumps blood.
True