Ch.1 Intro Flashcards
A specialized center of body function composed of several different types of tissues
Organs
An integrated group of cells w/a common structure, function, or both
Tissues
A group of organs that work together in performing vital body functions
Organ Systems
A cell w/a membrane-enclosed nucleus & membrane-enclosed organelles. Organisms w/ eukaryotic cells are called eukaryotes. Ex: protists, plants, fungi, & animals
Eukaryotic Cell
A cell lacking a membrane-enclosed nucleus & membrane-enclosed organelles. Organisms w/ prokaryotic cells are called prokaryotes. Ex: bacteria & Archaea
Prokaryotic Cell
A testable explanation for a set of observations based on the available data & guided by inductive reasoning. A hypoth is narrower in scope than a theory
Hypothesis
An explanation that’s broader in scope than a hypothesis, generates new hypothesis, & is supported by a large body of evidence
Theory