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Which of the following organisms perform photosynthesis?
Which of the following organisms perform photosynthesis?
All unicellular organisms use phagocytosis to obtain food.
All unicellular organisms use phagocytosis to obtain food.
False (B)
What changes occur to tree leaves when winter is approaching?
What changes occur to tree leaves when winter is approaching?
The leaves turn colors and eventually fall off.
Paramecium moves using ________.
Paramecium moves using ________.
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Match the following major groups of organisms with their characteristics:
Match the following major groups of organisms with their characteristics:
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What type of tissue sends messages to your brain?
What type of tissue sends messages to your brain?
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All animals are vertebrates.
All animals are vertebrates.
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What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?
What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?
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Gas exchange in humans occurs primarily in the _____.
Gas exchange in humans occurs primarily in the _____.
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Match the following organ systems with their primary functions:
Match the following organ systems with their primary functions:
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What is the significance of capillary action in plants?
What is the significance of capillary action in plants?
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Frogs can only breathe through their skin when they are on land.
Frogs can only breathe through their skin when they are on land.
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What is a differential cell?
What is a differential cell?
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Flashcards
Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis
The process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light into energy.
Phagocytosis
Phagocytosis
A process used by unicellular organisms to engulf food particles into a food vacuole.
Vertebrate nervous system
Vertebrate nervous system
A system that allows vertebrates to send signals to the brain in response to stimuli.
Seasonal leaf color change
Seasonal leaf color change
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Five major groups of organisms
Five major groups of organisms
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Vertebrates
Vertebrates
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Invertebrates
Invertebrates
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Multicellular organisms
Multicellular organisms
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Epithelial tissue
Epithelial tissue
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Gas exchange in humans
Gas exchange in humans
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Alveoli
Alveoli
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Capillary action
Capillary action
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Differential cells
Differential cells
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Study Notes
Animal Structure and Function
- Vertebrates: Animals with a backbone. Cats are an example.
- Invertebrates: Animals without a backbone.
- Unicellular organisms: Organisms composed of a single cell (e.g., diatoms).
- Multicellular organisms: Organisms composed of two or more cells (e.g., dogs).
- Cellular Differentiation: Process where cells specialize for specific functions.
- Specialized Cells: Cells performing specific tasks.
- Tissues: Groups of cells working together.
- Organs: Groups of tissues performing specific functions.
- Organ Systems: Groups of organs working together.
- Organisms: The culmination of organ systems.
Tissue Types
- Connective Tissue: Supports and connects tissues.
- Epithelial Tissue: Protects against injury.
- Muscle Tissue: Enables movement (in all animals).
- Nervous Tissue: Transmits messages to the brain.
Organ Systems
- Circulatory System: Circulates blood.
- Respiratory System: For gas exchange (oxygen intake).
- Musculoskeletal System: Movement.
- Nervous System: Signal transmission.
- Digestive System: Breaks down food.
Gas Exchange
- Humans: Air enters through the mouth/nose, down the trachea, through the lungs (bronchi → bronchioles → alveoli). Alveoli (thin-walled sacs) allow oxygen to pass into the blood. The circulatory system then distributes the oxygen throughout the body.
- Frogs: Can breathe through their skin (absorbing oxygen through water), or their mouth.
Plant Structure and Function
- Xylem: Transports water and minerals in plants.
- Roots: Absorb water and minerals from the soil.
- Water Transport mechanisms: Root pressure, capillary action, transpiration pull (caused by water evaporation).
- Stomata: Pores in leaves that facilitate transpiration.
- Photosynthesis: The process by which plants utilize sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into energy.
Unicellular Organisms
- Phagocytosis: Way for unicellular organisms (Paramecium) to ingest food.
Response to the Environment
- Animals: Responding to cold (putting on a jacket), to heat (sweating).
- Plants: Adapting to changes in sunlight (e.g., leaf color change in autumn; leaf regrowth in spring). Changes in chlorophyll production are linked to environmental cues such as sunlight.
Broad Classifications of Life
- Five major groups: Fungi, bacteria, animals, plants, and protists.
Paramecium (Example):
- Cilia: Function for movement and food digestion.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the diverse structures and functions found in animals. This quiz covers vertebrates, invertebrates, tissue types, organ systems, and the specialization of cells. Challenge yourself to understand how these components contribute to the functioning of organisms.