24 Questions
What is the smallest entity that retains the properties of life?
Cell
What do plant and animal cells contain that carry out specific functions within the cell?
Membrane bound organelles
What is the level of organisation that is made up of specific types of cells?
Tissue
What is the term for cells that have specific structures that enable them to perform specific functions?
Specialised
How are living organisms classified based on the characteristics of their cells?
Into kingdoms
What do all living things consist of, according to the cell theory?
One or more cells
What is the primary function of muscle tissue in the human body?
To contract when stimulated by nerve impulses
What type of tissue provides the means of communication between all body structures?
Nervous tissue
What is the primary function of epithelial tissue in the human body?
To provide a barrier against damage and fluid loss
Which type of cell is responsible for voluntary movement in the human body?
Muscle cells
What is the primary function of connective tissue in the human body?
To support and bind other tissues together
What type of tissue is fat an example of?
Connective tissue
What is the main characteristic of cells in multicellular organisms?
They have specific structures that enable them to perform specific functions
What is the level of organization that consists of a number of different systems that work together?
Organism
What is the common characteristic of all living organisms, according to the cell theory?
They are all composed of one or more cells
What is the purpose of a Venn diagram in comparing cell structure?
To show the similarities and differences between plant and animal cells
What is the characteristic of plant and animal cells that enables them to carry out specific functions?
They contain membrane-bound organelles
What is the level of organization that consists of a specific type of tissue?
Tissue
What is the main function of nerve cells in the human body?
To provide the means of communication between all body structures
Which type of muscle is responsible for involuntary movements in the human body?
Smooth muscles
What is the primary function of epithelial tissue in the human body?
To line internal and external surfaces
What is the main function of cardiac muscles in the human body?
To pump blood throughout the body
What is the main function of connective tissue in the human body?
To support and protect against damage and heat loss
What is the main function of fat cells in the human body?
To store energy in the form of fat
Test your understanding of the basics of life with this quiz on cells and levels of organisation. Learn about the cell theory, different types of organisms, and how complex systems work together. Get ready to discover the building blocks of life!
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