Cells
What is the most basic unit of structure and function of all living things?
Cells
Groups of similar cells performing the same function.
Tissues
What is a group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function?
Organs
What is a group of organs that work together to perform a specific function?
Organ systems
An organism
Who is credited with the discovery of the cell?
Robert Hooke
What type of tissue connects, supports, or surrounds other tissues or organs?
Connective
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How are organisms organized?
Into 6 kingdoms
Who was the first person to observe living cells?
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
What type of tissue is composed of muscles that can contract to produce movement?
Muscular
What are the 5 vital organs?
Brain, heart, liver, kidneys, and lungs
Give me two examples of organ systems
Circulatory, respiratory, skeletal
What are the 5 levels of organization from smallest to largest?
Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
What are the 3 parts of cell theory?
Cells are basic unit of life
All living things are made up or one or more cells
All cells come from other living cells
What type of tissue is composed of cells that receive stimuli and conduct impulses in the body?
Nerve
What would happen if a large majority of an organism's cells suddenly became diseased and died?
Most likely organs and body systems would shut down and the organism would likely become sick and die.
What 3 scientists composed the Cell Theory?
Matthias SCHLEIDEN, Theodor SCHWANN, Rudolf VIRCHOW
What type of tissue covers body surfaces, body cavities, and organs?
Epithelial