Parts of Cells
What is the nucleus?
the control center of a cell that regulates the cell's activities
What is muscle tissue?
allows the body to move
The lungs, heart, stomach, and brain are examples of _____.
organs
What tool is used to see very small things?
microscope
What is tissue?
a group of cells all doing the same kind of work
What is cytoplasm?
the jellylike fluid and the structures that help the cell live and grow
What is connective tissue?
holds parts of the body together
Give an example of a single-celled creature.
amoeba or paramecium
Do all cells have the same or different main parts?
the same
What is an organ?
a group of tissues working together to do a job
What is the cell membrane?
a thin covering that holds the cell together
What is nerve tissue?
carries messages between the brain and the body
Why is it important to know how parts of the body work?
to keep the body healthy and giving proper care when not well
The word cell comes from a word meaning "chamber" in which language?
Latin
What is a system?
a group of organs working together
What is the cell wall?
a stiff layer on the outside of the cell membrane that provides shape and support
What is epithelial tissue?
provides covering and protection
DAILY DOUBLE
Made up of 3 layers of tissue, this is the largest organ
skin
Which plant was observed before the cell was named?
cork
DAILY DOUBLE
How many more chapters are left in the book
ONLY ONE!!!!
What is the main difference between an animal cell and a plant cell?
Only plant cells have a cell wall.
Give an example of tissue in your body.
skin, bone, muscle, nerve
DAILY DOUBLE
What two plant tissues help move food and water within the plant?
xylem and phloem
Which scientist named the cell?
Robert Hooke
What is a cell?
the smallest living part of any living thing