Remember to Review Specialized Cells as well!!!!
Question #1:
 Anchors are to boats as _________ are to plants
ROOTS
Question #2:
 Vascular, epidermal, ground, and meristematic are all
_____________ tissues.
PLANT
Question #3:
 What is the difference between adult stem cells
embryotic stem cells?
Embryotic stem cells are found in an embryo and can
specialize into any type of tissue when put in the
proper “environment”.
Adult stem cells are found in adult bodies, often in
the bone marrow. These stem cells are more difficult
to turn into “any” type of tissue.
Question #4:
 What is the largest organ in your body?
Your Skin!
Question #5:
 Give as many details as possible about the aorta
 It is an artery because it brings blood AWAY from
the heart
 It is located at the top of the heart
 It contains three large arteries that helps to bring
blood to all parts of your body
 Its job is to bring oxygenated blood TO the body
Question #6: Who Am I?
 I line the body cavities and outer surface of your body.
I also form glands that produce hormones, enzymes,
and sweat.
 Epithelial Tissue
Question #7
 Which type of tissue responds to stimuli?
 Nervous Tissue
Question #8
 What is the inner layer of the skin called?
 Dermis
Question #9
 Pharynx is another word for your ____________
 Throat
Question #10
T
F
The tiny air sacs in your lungs are called
arterties
 False – they are called alveoli
Question #11
 Plugged oil glands can cause ________________
 Blackheads
Question #12
 What are “nephrons”?
Filters in your kidneys that stores the waste from
your blood
Question #13
 What factors can cause hormone levels to become
unbalanced?
Stress and/or infection
Question #14
 In which part of the plant cell does photosynthesis
take place?
Mesophyll
Question #15
 Define the term “organ”
An organ is made up of a group of tissues that
work together to perform a certain task
Question #16
 Which organ system supports the body and allows for
movement?
The Skeletal System
Question #17
 Which parts of your body are involved with the
nervous system?
Brain, nerves, and spinal cord
Question #18
 Which parts of your body are involved with the
skeletal system?
Bones and cartilage
Question #19
 What is the purpose of sweating?
When you sweat, your body is working to cool
your body off.
Question #20
 Describe the function of the epiglottis.
It prevents food from going down your trachea
when you eat
Question #21
T
F
A stem cell is a specialized cell
False – Unspecialized
Question #22
 How many alveoli are found in each lung?
150 million alveoli
Question #23
 What are some similarities and differences between an
artery and a vein?
Similar – both transport blood
Difference – Arteries transport blood AWAY from
the heart where Veins transport blood TO the
heart
Question #24
 The heart is divided into _______ chambers. Name
these chambers.
4 chambers:
Right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium,
left ventricle
Question #25 – Who Am I?
 I am a system of the body. I control growth and moods.
Who am I?
Endocrine System
Question #26
 Why is our blood not actually blue, even though it
looks like that through our skin?
Optical Illusion – blood in our body is red. It
appears blue because the red light is absorbed
and blue light is reflected
Question #27
 What is the term that means to pass through a
capillary wall to an area that has less concentration?
Diffusion
Question #28 – Who Am I?
 I am part of the excretory system. I come in pairs. I am
used to filter blood in the body. Who am I?
The kidneys
Question #29
 Name the type of blood vessel that is one cell thick.
Capillary
Question #30
 What chemical is found in red blood cells? What does
this chemical do?
Hemoglobin – transports oxygen to parts of your
body
Question #31
 Which system of the body does the pancreas belong
to? What is its function?
It belongs to the digestive system. It secretes
insulin which helps to break down sugars
Question #32
 Explain why alveoli are important. What would
happen if we did not have them?
They play a vital role in the exchange of gasses in
our lungs; they exchange carbon dioxide for
oxygen. The oxygen is then transported through
the blood stream to the rest of the body
If we did not have alveoli, we would suffocate due
to lack of oxygen
Question #33
 Which type of tissue is a plant mainly made up of?
Ground Tissue
Question #34
 Which organs are most often transplanted?
Kidneys, Liver, Lungs, Heart
Question #35
 Which organs are most often transplanted?
Kidneys, Liver, Lungs, Heart
Question #36
 A network of _______________ connect veins and
arteries
Capillaries
Question #37
 Discuss two major functions of a stem in a plant.
Transports water and nutrients throughout the
plant
Supports the plant
Question #38
 What is the purpose of the liver and what system of
the body is it a part of?
Secretes bile which helps with the break down
of fats.
It is part of the digestive system