Cells + Organelles
What is the basic unit of life?
Cell(s)
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
Breathing
What organ pumps blood around the body?
The heart
Where does digestion begin?
The mouth
Which chocolate bar has a caramel centre and is named after a planet?
Mars Bar
Which organelle controls the activities of the cell?
Nucleus
What gas do we breathe in AND what gas to breathe out?
IN- Oxygen
OUT- Carbon dioxide
What is the main function of the circulatory system?
To deliver oxygen throughout the body using blood.
What tube carries food from the mouth to the stomach?
Esophagus
What year was the first iPhone released?
A.1998
B. 2007
C. 2013
D.1992
B. 2007
Name two structures found in plant cells but not animal cells.
Cell wall and chloroplasts
Where does gas exchange occur?
Alveoli
What type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?
Artery
What is the main function of the digestive system?
To break down food into nutrients that can be absorbed and used by the body.
In The Lion King, what is the name of Simba's father?
Mufasa
Put these levels of organisation in the correct order from smallest to largest:
Organ, Cell, Organism, Tissue, Organ System
Cell → Tissue → Organ → Organ System → Organism
Why is the left side of the heart smaller than the right?
Makes room for the heart to sit
Which blood cells carry oxygen?
Red blood cells
Where are most nutrients absorbed into the bloodstream in the digestive tract?
The stomach
Which artist has the nickname "The King of Pop"
Michael Jackson
A plant cell is unable to make its own food. Which organelle is most likely not working properly?
Chloroplast
Explain what happens to the diaphragm during inhalation.
It contracts and moves downward, allowing the lungs to expand
Explain why the left side of the heart has a thicker muscle wall than the right side.
It pumps blood around the entire body and needs more force
What is the name of the muscle movement that pushes food down the esophagus?
Peristalsis
Which of these monuments is the oldest?
A. Eiffel Tower
B. Statue of Liberty
C. Great Pyramid of Giza
D. Colosseum
C. Great Pyramid of Giza