Cycles of Matter
Tissues
Organ Systems
Cell Theory
Biochemistry
200
A natural phenomenon that is able to force a small amount of Nitrogen from Earth's atmosphere into the ground.
What are Lighting Strikes?
200
A collection of similar cells that work together to complete a common goal or purpose.
What is a Tissue?
200
A group of structures that's primary purpose is to move blood throughout the body.
What is the Circulatory System?
200
The world's first book about cells, its name literally means "small pictures."
What is Micrographia?
200
A Latin suffix that means "strong fear" for an object.
What is Phobia?
400
A small gap/opening in the stems of many plants that allows them to release water molecules through a process called transpiration.
What are Stomata?
400
Examples include bones, fat, tendons and ligaments.
What is Connective Tissue?
400
The process of creating Adenosine Triphosphate through chemical reactions inside of our cells.
What is Cellular Respiration?
400
A pair of scientists that are credited with helping to develop and propose the earliest versions of what is now known as Cell Theory.
Who are Schwann and Schleiden?
400
One of the many methods of moving materials in/out of a cell, this specific version is shown in the diagram below...
What is an Ion Transport Channel?
600
A phrase commonly used to describe the number of electrons that an atom has available to share.
What are Valence Electrons?
600
A tissue that creates tight borders that are needed to create the outer layers of glands and other organs.
What is Epithelial Tissue?
600
A small structure in the Integumentary System that produces sebum, or an oily substance that is used to lubricate the hair follicles.
What is a Sebaceous Gland?
600
A revolutionary invention in the 17th century, this device allowed the user to increase the size of an image viewed at the opposite end of the lens.
What is a microscope?
600
A common physical characteristic of waxes, this ability describes the ability of on object to change/adjust its shape.
What is Malleable?
800
While playing a critical role in Biology, this element is known as the 4th most common atom in the universe as well as the 15th most common on Earth.
What is Carbon?
800
One of the world's most famous artists, his notable works helped earn him the title of "Father of the High Renaissance."
Who is Leonardo da Vinci?
800
All 206 bones in the human body are comprised of these two parts.
What are Compact Bone and Spongey Bone?
800
A famous scientist who disagreed with Schwann and Schleiden about how cells are generated.
Who is Rudolf Virchow?
800
A common method used by many cells to envelop large (or even infectious) materials floating on the outside of the cell membrane.
What is Endocytosis?
1000
This term is often used to describe a "place" or location where Oxygen atoms are stored for a long period of time.
What is an Oxygen Sink?
1000
A type of tissue that is responsible for reacting to various stimuli as well as providing communication between the various body parts.
What is Nervous Tissue?
1000
A severe health condition that happens once the body is no longer able to produce healthy T-cells to fight off infections.
What is Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome? (AIDS)
1000
One of the many necessary characteristics for an organism to be considered "alive," this specific trait refers to the ability to maintain stability.
What is Homeostasis?
1000
A vital structure for all cells, this organelle is shown in the diagram below...
What is a Cell Membrane?