Plants
What is the purpose of roots in plants?
They are the primary organs for anchoring a plant, and provide nutrients and water for the plant
Describe an insect's body plan
head, thorax, and abdomen
What is the between between ectothermic and endothermic vertebrates?
Ectotherms rely on external sources of heat to regulate their body temperature, while endotherms generate heat internally to maintain a stable body temperature
Which hormones do the adrenal glands produce?
epinephrine, norepinephrine, cortisol
What is the structure of neuron?
Dendrites, cell body, axon, axon terminal
Signal travels from dendrites through to the axon terminal
What are the types of plant tissue?
Dermal, Vascular, Ground, Meristematic
What phylum do insects belong to?
Arthropoda
What is the body covering of most mammals?
Hair/Fur
What are the layers of the integumentary system?
Dermis, Epidermis, Subcutaneous
What are the two differences between veins and arteries?
1. Arteries carry blood away from the heart; veins carry blood to the heart.
2. Veins have valves.
What are the three differences between xylem and phloem?
1. Xylem primarily carries water; phloem primarily carries sugar.
2. Xylem carries water upwards; phloem carries sugar in both directions.
3. Phloem contains sieve plates.
What are the types of mollusks?
Bivalves, gastropods, cephalopods
How do bony and cartilaginous fishes regulate their buoyancy in water? (hint: different strategies)
Bony: Swim Bladder
Cartilaginous: Fatty liver, moving forward creates "lift" with their fins
Which organ produces insulin?
The pancreas
The parietal, occipital, and temporal lobes are largely responsible for interpreting our senses. Which senses does each interpret?
Parietal - pain, pressure, touch
Occipital - vision
Temporal - hearing and smell
What are the 4 types of plants and an example of each?
4 types of plants: Seedless Vascular (whisk ferns), Gymnosperms (pine trees), Angiosperms (water lilies), Bryophytes (mosses).
What are the six characteristics of an animal?
Nutrition, Respiration, Movement, Circulation, Support, Reproduction
What are the types of amphibians?
Frogs, Caecilians, Salamanders
Describe how a muscle contraction works
Myosin filaments pull actin filaments inward to shorten the sarcomere of a muscle fiber
Describe the structure of a bone.
compact bone, spongy bone, and bone marrow. The outer layer of a bone is made of compact bone, while the inner layer is spongy bone. Bones also contain a soft connective tissue called bone marrow.