Organization of Life
This is the term for a complete living being.
Organism
This type of cell division is used to make more copies of somatic cells in your body.
Mitosis
This system is responsible for breaking down food to obtain nutrients.
Digestive System
Artery
Circulatory System
How many chromosomes are in a normal human somatic cell?
46
The pancreas is an example of an...
Organ
Somatic cells differ from gametes because somatic cells are ___________ and gametes are ___________. (Fill in blanks with diploid or haploid)
Diploid / Haploid
This system is responsible for transporting materials to different parts of the body.
Circulatory System
Spinal Cord
Nervous System
Is the placenta part of the mother or the baby?
The baby.
The urinary system is an example of an...
Organ System
During embryonic development, cells start to get specific roles in a process known as...
Differentiation
This system is responsible for producing gametes.
Reproductive System
Digestive System
What is the term for the smallest blood vessel, which allows for a transfer of materials between systems.
Capillaries
The ribosome is an example of an...
Organelle
An undifferentiated cell that could become any type of cell is referred to as a...
Urinary System
Adrenal Glands
Endocrine System
List the five levels of organization in order, starting with the largest and ending with Cell.
Organism, Organ System, Organ, Tissue, Cell
Cells make up larger structures called...
Tissues
In mitosis, _____ daughter cells are produced. In meiosis, _____ daughter cells are produced. (Use numbers in the blanks.)
2 / 4
This system is responsible for protecting the rest of the body as well as allowing for the sense of touch.
Integumentary System
Trachea
Respiratory System
In males, which two systems is the urethra part of?
Reproductive System and Urinary (Excretory) System