Cells
How do bacteria compare with humans?
Only humans are multicellular organisms. |
Which major body system breaks down food to release nutrients needed for energy production?
Digestive
A cat has a scar on his eye but his parents don't. Does the cat's brother have a scar on his eye? WHY???
No because the cat acquired it.
A characteristic that a living thing gets from its parent
Inherited Traits
Something that you might see or hear and then you do it
Learned Behavior
All organisms are made up of cells. Organisms can have...
one cell or many cells.
Which system provides transportation for cell necessities using the bloodstream?
Circulatory
Give an example of an inherited trait.
*Must be a trait that was passed from a parent*
A group of parts that work together
System
Made up of more than one cell
Multicellular
Give an example of a single-celled organism.
Bacteria, Paramecia, Amoeba
Which body system sends electrical signals to all other body systems?
nervous system
A dog rolls over and receives a treat. The dog rolls over again. This is an example of...
Learned Behavior
A way in which a living thing acts or responds to its surroundings
Behavior
Curly hair is an example of...
Inherited Trait
To make more of one's own kind
Reproduce
What is the main function of the nervous system?
delivers messages to the brain
Sarah can read Spanish. This is an example of an:
Acquired Trait
The smallest part of a living thing
Cell
Which systems work together to provide oxygen to the body’s cells?
respiratory and circulatory
Amoeba is an example of...
Unicellular Organism
How does the muscular system depend on the nervous system?
The nervous system sends signals to the muscles to cause movement.
Linda noticed everyone in her family has brown hair and brown eyes. Which best explains these similarities?
Hair and eye color are inherited characteristics.
Compare the respiratory system to the circulatory system
The respiratory system provides oxygen for cells, while the circulatory system transports oxygen to cells.
Matt is a tall, eleven-year-old boy. He has a scar on his right cheek. He is intelligent and an excellent drummer. Which of his traits did he most likely inherit?
HEIGHT!