Cell and Systems Study Guide PDF

Study Guide of KEY Concepts 1.​ Understand the definition and importance of cells as the basic unit of all living things. 2.​ Identify the organelles in a cell and their functions. 3.​ Differentiate between unicellular and multicellular organisms. 4.​ Explain the hierarchy of cell...

Study Guide of KEY Concepts 1.​ Understand the definition and importance of cells as the basic unit of all living things. 2.​ Identify the organelles in a cell and their functions. 3.​ Differentiate between unicellular and multicellular organisms. 4.​ Explain the hierarchy of cell organization: tissues, organs, and organ systems. 5.​ Recognize the different needs of living things and their importance. 6.​ Familiarize yourself with the parts of a microscope and their functions. 7.​ Understand the processes of diffusion and osmosis and their relevance to cells. 8.​ Identify and describe the main organs and functions of the respiratory, digestive, circulatory, excretory, and nervous systems. Outline of the Unit Exam Introduction to Cells A. Definition of a cell B. Importance of cells as the basic unit of all living things C. Overview of cell theory and its key principles Cell Structure and Function A. Know the following organelles and their functions 1. Nucleus 2. Cell membrane 3. Vacuole 4. Chloroplast 5. Mitochondria 6. Cytoplasm 7. Cell Wall B. Specialized structures in cells 1. Know the importance of each part of a cell 2. Examples of specialized structures (organelles) in cells 3. Identification of cell structures and organelles from a diagram Cell Organization A. Unicellular and multicellular organisms ​ 1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type? ​ 2. What are the specific traits of each type of organism? B. Tissues, organs, and organ systems 1. Definition and functions of different tissues found in both plants and animals. Cell Processes and Needs A. Cellular activities and their importance 1. What processes are involved in cells to allow them to live? 2. Investigate both plant and animal cells and their key processes (diffusion, osmosis, transpiration, photosynthesis) ​ Definition and importance of diffusion ​ Factors affecting the rate of diffusion ​ Definition and importance of osmosis ​ Osmosis in plant and animal cells B. Basic needs of living things 1. Know the following qualities of living things: ​ Need to eat to get energy ​ Need to respond to the environment ​ Need to grow larger by creating new cells ​ Need to produce waste products ​ Need to reproduce to continue generations of the species ​ Need to be made of cells Microscopes and Cell Observation A. Introduction to microscopes 1. Importance of microscopes in studying cells 2. Parts of a microscope and their functions B. Cell observation and identification 1. Field of view, estimating the size of a cell and magnification 2. Proper use of the microscope Introduction to Body Systems A. Respiratory system 1. Main organs and their functions 2. Importance of respiration and oxygen transport 3. What is the purpose of the respiratory system? B. Digestive system 1. Main organs and their functions 2. Importance of digestion and nutrient absorption 3. What is the purpose of the digestive system? C. Circulatory system 1. Main organs and their functions 2. Importance of blood circulation and transport 3. What is the purpose of the circulatory system? D. Excretory System 1. Main organs and their functions 2. Importance of blood filtration and waste removal 3. What is the purpose of the excretory system? E. Nervous System 1. Main organs and their functions 2. Importance of stimuli response and adapting to changes in the environment 3. What is the purpose of the nervous system? Systems and Your Health 1.​ What is the composition of blood? 2.​ What is a sphygmomanometer? How is this different from a stethoscope? 3.​ What does blood pressure indicate? 4.​ What are the most common causes of circulatory system disorders? 5.​ A healthy rich diet is composed of what? 6.​ What are cilia? What structure of the digestive system are they alike?