CH 6 Test Material Flashcards
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Define unicellular organism
An organism made up of only one cell
Define multicellular organism
An organism that is made up of more than one cell
Define cellular differentiation
The process by which a cell becomes specialized to perform a specific function
Define vertebrate
An animal with a backbone
Define invertebrate
An animal without a backbone
Define movement
A change in the shape or figure of all or part of an organism; a characteristic of all living things
Define locomotion
Movement that takes an object from one place in its environment to another; a characteristics of animals, animal-like protists, and some bacteria, but not plants or fungi
How are organisms classified?
Organisms are classified by:
- Animals
- Plants
- Bacteria
- Fungi
- Protists
Define Tissue
A group of differentiated cells that work together to perform a specific function
Define Organ System
A group of organs that work together to perform related functions
What does Unicellular organisms do?
Unicellular organisms obtain nutrients, exchange gases, and remove wastes
Many Unicellular organisms have what?
Many Unicellular organisms have special structures that they use for movement, locomotion, and nutrition
What is the difference between movement and locomotion?
In multicellular organisms, organ systems are used for what?
In multicellular organisms, organ systems such as the musculoskeletal system are used to perform life processes
What do Plants organize their cells into?
Plants organize their cells into tissues, organs, and organ systems
Plants have which systems?
Plants have a root system and a stem system, which they use to perform the process of life
A multicellular organism cannot survive on what?
A multicellular organism cannot survive on one system alone. In humans, for example, the respiratory and circulatory system work together to provide the cells in the body with oxygen
Different organisms perform what?
Different organisms perform the processes of life in different ways
What happens when cells are not able to perform their functions?
When cells are not able to perform their functions, the health of the organism is affected
Unicellular organism can be beneficial to what?
Unicellular organism can be beneficial to health of many multicellular organisms. The human digestive system, for example, relies on many micro-organisms to digest food and to provide certain vitamins
Some micro-organisms can cause what?
Some micro-organisms, such as bacteria and protists, can cause human illnesses and diseases, such as strep throat and malaria
What happens when Cells are not able to function properly?
Cells that are not able to function properly can cause diseases in humans. Diabetes and cancer are caused in this way
All organ systems what?
All organ systems work together and depend on each other. If one system fails, the health of the organism is jepardized (to do something that may destroy it or cause it to fail.)
Cells are the what?
Cells are the basis of life