Is it Alive?
Cells
Organelles
Organization of Life
Body Systems
100
All living things are made of _________.
cells.
100
True or False: All cells have a cell wall.
False.
100
This organelle controls cell functions.
Nucleus.
100
A group of cells working together is called a ___________.
tissue.
100
This body system controls all actions in the body.
Nervous System.
200
In order for something to be alive, it must...
Meet all the characteristics of life.
200
This type of cell contains a vacuole.
Plant Cell
200
The 2 organelles found in plant cells but not animal cells.
Cell wall and chloroplast.
200
Define organism.
Any living thing.
200
Identify the name of the body system and its function. 
Digestive system - breaks food down into nutrients that are absorbed into the blood.
300
True or False: All living things move.
False.
300
All cells contain cytoplasm. What is cytoplasm?
Jelly-like fluid that supports the organelles in the cell.
300
The function of the mitochondria.
Breaks down food to release energy.
300
Define organ.
A group of tissues working together to perform a certain function.
300
Describe how these systems work together.
The respiratory system brings in oxygen that the circulatory system transports throughout the body.
400
Give an example of something that is dormant.
Seeds or trees in winter.
400
Define Organelle.
A tiny part of the cell that performs a certain function.
400
How is the cell membrane like a security guard?
It allows certain things to pass through.
400
The lungs, trachea, and nasal passage all work together as part of the _______________ system.
Respiratory.
400
How does the excretory system work with the circulatory system?
The excretory system filters the blood to remove waste.
500
List 4 of the characteristics of life.
Made of Cells
Exchange Gases
Reproduce
Grow
Use Energy
Respond/Adapt to Environment
500
What is the difference between a bacteria and a tree?
Bacteria are made of one cell while a tree is made of many cells.
500
What organelle contains the coded directions for your cells?
Chromosomes.
500
The 3 benefits of being multi-cellular.
1. Longer Life
2. Larger Size
3. Specialization of cells
500
What systems are working together to help you walk to class?
Skeletal-Muscular, Nervous, Circulatory, Respiratory