make flash cards that contain plants, animal tissues and organs, animal organ systems grade 10 level
(39 cards)
What is the basic unit of life in all living organisms?
Cell
True or False: Tissues are groups of similar cells that perform a specific function.
True
What type of tissue is responsible for movement in animals?
Muscle tissue
Fill in the blank: The three main types of plant tissues are _____, vascular, and ground tissues.
Dermal
What is the function of xylem in plants?
To transport water and minerals from roots to leaves
Which organ system is responsible for transporting blood throughout the body?
Circulatory system
Name the four types of animal tissues.
Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues
True or False: The leaf is the main site of photosynthesis in plants.
True
What type of connective tissue stores fat in the body?
Adipose tissue
What are the two types of vascular tissue in plants?
Xylem and phloem
Fill in the blank: The _____ system is responsible for producing hormones in the body.
Endocrine
What is the primary function of the nervous system?
To control and coordinate body activities by transmitting signals
Which organ is part of the respiratory system?
Lungs
True or False: Epithelial tissue covers body surfaces and lines cavities.
True
What is the main function of phloem in plants?
To transport sugars and nutrients produced by photosynthesis
Name one function of the skeletal system.
To provide support and structure to the body
What type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the walls of organs?
Smooth muscle tissue
Fill in the blank: The _____ system includes the skin, hair, and nails.
Integumentary
What are the two main types of animal organ systems?
Organ systems that support the organism (e.g., circulatory, respiratory) and organ systems that regulate and control (e.g., nervous, endocrine)
True or False: The heart is an organ made up of muscle tissue.
True
What is the role of the digestive system?
To break down food and absorb nutrients
Name a type of epithelial tissue.
Simple squamous epithelium
What is the main purpose of the reproductive system?
To produce offspring
Fill in the blank: The _____ system is responsible for removing waste from the body.
Excretory