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Biology
6th Grade
05/03/2011

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what do cells contain (in general, not specifics)?
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organelles
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what is an organelle?
Definition
specialized structures that perform important functions
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cell theory
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cells are the most basic unit of life, everything is made of cells, and new cells come from existing cells
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cytoplasm
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everything in the cell except for the nucleus
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cell membrane
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the thin flexible barrier around the cell
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nucleus
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the control center for the cell and contains genetic material
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what are the organelles of the cell and what are their functions?
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nucleus-makes ribosomes with RNA and protein, ribosomes-assemble proteins, endoplasmic reticulum-puts together parts of a cell membrane and transports proteins, Golgi Complex- processes, packages, and transports materials received by the ER, lysosomes-break down materials, vacuole- stores materials, mitochondrion- releases energy from nutrients
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what are humans made of?
Definition
trillions of animal cells
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homeostasis
Definition
the maintenance of a stable internal environment
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tissue
Definition
a group of similar cells working together to form tissue
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organ system
Definition
organs working together to perform a particular function
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epithelial tissue
Definition
covers and protects underlying tissue
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nervous tissue
Definition
sends electrical signals throughout the body
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muscle tissue
Definition
contracts and relaxes to produce movement
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connective tissue
Definition
join, insulate, protect, cushions, and supports the body
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What are the functions of the organ systems?
Definition
integumentary- protect underlying tissue, muscular- moves bones, skeletal- provides frame, protects, supports body parts, cardiovascular- moves blood through the body, nervous- sends electrical messages throughout the body, lymphatic- returns leaked fluid to blood and gets rid of germs, digestive- breaks down fluid into nutrients for your body, endocrine-glands regulate body functions, respritory- absorbs oxygen and releases carbon dioxide, urinary- gets rid of excess waste and body fluids, female reproductive-produces eggs and shelters baby, male reproductive- produces sperm
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are cells in bones dead or alive?
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alive
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spongy bone
Definition
internal layer of bone that contains many layers
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compact bone
Definition
hard outer layer of bone
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red marrow
Definition
bone marrow that produces red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
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yellow marrow
Definition
bone marrow that stores fat
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cartilage
Definition
a soft flexible tough material
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joint
Definition
the point where two bones meet
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ligament
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holds bone to bone
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tendon
Definition
ties muscle to bone
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arthritis
Definition
the inflamation of joints
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osteoporosis
Definition
come back
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do you know the diagram of bones?
Definition
no- flag card
yes- yay!
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smooth muscle
Definition
involuntary muscle in the digestive tract and in blood vessels
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cardiac muscle
Definition
involuntary muscle in the heart
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skeletal muscle
Definition
voluntary muscle that moves bones and often works in pairs
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flexor
Definition
a muscle that bends part of your body when it contracts
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extensor
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a muscle that extends a part of your body when it contracts
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do you know the names and locations of the muscles?
Definition
yup-yay!
no-flag card
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epidermis
Definition
the thin layer of skin on top of the dermis
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dermis
Definition
a thick deep layer of skin underneath the epidermis
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subcutaneous layer
Definition
the last layer of skin which is mostly fat
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hair follicle
Definition
a tiny sac where hair is produced
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sweat gland
Definition
small organs in the dermis where hair is produced
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melanin
Definition
a darkening chemical in the skin that determines skin color
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which type of tissue makes up the epidermis?
Definition
connective tissue
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do you know the diagram of skin?
Definition
no-flag
yes-yay!
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blood
Definition
connective tissue made of cels, cell parts, and plasma
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arteries
Definition
largest blood vessel, carries blood away from the heart
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cappilaries
Definition
smallest blood vessels, connect arteries to veins
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veins
Definition
blood vessels, return blood back to the heart
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pulmonary circulation
Definition
the flow of blood between the HEART and the LUNGS
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systemic circulation
Definition
blood flow between the HEART and the BODY
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red blood cells
Definition
blood cells that bring oxygen to cells
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white blood cells
Definition
blood cells that fight disease causing agents( pathogens)
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platelets
Definition
small cell parts that plug up blood when a vessel has been damaged
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plasma
Definition
liquid part of blood;made of water, nutrients, protiens, and other substances
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