Cells
What is the outermost boundary of a cell called?
The cell membrane
What is the purpose of the microscope
To observe things that aren't able to be seen with the naked eye
What is the biggest organ in the human body
The skin
What is a tissue?
A tissue is a collection of cells that work together to perform a specific function
What organelle makes proteins
Ribosomes
What are Cells
The building blocks of all living things.
Why is it important to focus on the object you want to observe
To make the object more clear and and in focus
What is the main function of the heart?
To pump blood throughout our body
What is the general function of the nervous tissue?
Counducting and signaling
Why do cells need organelles?
Cells need organelles because they are like tiny "organs" inside the cell that have specific jobs to keep the cell alive and functioning
What are cells mostly made out of
Water
What is the field of view?
The field of view is the visible area through the microscope
What is the main organ of the cardiovascular system?
The heart
How do tissues relate to organs and organ systems?
Tissues relate to organs and organ systems because organs are made out of tissues and organs make organ systems.
What is the difference between cells and organelles?
A cell is the basic unit of life, while organelles are the smaller parts within a cell that do specific jobs
What is the "powerhouse" of the cell?
The mitochondria
What is a condenser for?
Focuses the light on the object
What are the chambers of a heart called?
Atria and Ventricles
What are the 4 main types of tissues in the human body.
The four main types are epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous
why do organelles need proteins?
Organelles need proteins because proteins are essential for performing the specific functions of each organelle
what is the process of ribosomes making proteins called
Translation
Name 3 types of microscopes
How many heartbeats does an average human beat?
115,000 beats per day on average
How many main types of epithelial tissues are there?
There are 8 main types of epithelial tissues
Name 3 single membrane-bound organelles
Possible answers: Endoplasmic Reticulum, Vacuole, Lysosome, Golgi Apparatus, and Peroxisome