Cell Theory
What are the basic building blocks of life?
Cells
A living creature. The final layer of organization.
An Organism
The brain and the spinal cord.
The nervous system
This organ contains strong acid to break down food into a liquid called "chyme"
Stomach
What is the FIRST step of the scientific method?
Coming up with a question
Where do all cells come from?
Pre-existing cells (other cells)
Tissue
The heart and blood vessels in the body.
The circulatory system
This tube is used for swallowing. It involves repeated muscular contractions called "peristalsis"
The esophagus
After you have a question, what is the next step?
Coming up with a prediction/guess
All ______________ are made up of cells.
Living things
The smallest layer of organization.
The cell
The mouth, stomach, and intestines.
While chewing your food, your mouth produces ________ to begin digestion.
Saliva
Doing a test/experiment
What tool do you need to use to see a cell?
When multiple tissues work together to perform a task. Ex) The heart. The lungs. The stomach.
Organs
The lungs, diaphragm, and mouth.
The respiratory system
After exiting your stomach, the food travels into the _______________ where nutrients are absorbed into your blood stream.
The small intestines
When you asked your classmates to give their answers to your question, what was this type of experiment called?
A survey
Multi
When more than one organ work together to perform a job in the body. Ex) The circulatory system. The muscular system. The digestive system.
Organ Systems
The skeletal system.
This tube is the final part of the digestive system.
The large intestines
The final answer to your scientific question is called a ___________?
Conclusion