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Biology Tissues and Organ System Test
Faith Christian School/ Tracey Plank/ Pre-AP Biology/ Tissues and Organ System Test
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Biology
10th Grade
05/22/2012

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Term
4 types of tissue
Definition
1. epithelial
2. connective
3. muscle
4. nervous
Term
what type of tissue covers the body and lines the body cavities
Definition
epithelial tissue
Term
what type of tissue is bone
Definition
connective
Term
list two types of muscle tissue
Definition
1. skeletal
2. cardiac
Term
what is involuntary control
Definition
something that occurs without conscious thought or force
Term
list two types of cells that make up the nervous system
Definition
1. neuron
2. glia
Term
list the two communication systems in the body
Definition
1. nervous
2. endocrine
Term
which system is responsible for rapid communication
Definition
nervous system
Term
what is the hierarchy of organization in the body
Definition
atoms--> molecules--> organelles--> cells--> tissues--> organs--> organ systems--> organisms
Term
name 2 organs in the integumentary system
Definition
1. sweat glands
2. skin
Term
name one function of the skeletal system
Definition
support the body
Term
which organ system functions by the production of nerve impulses
Definition
nervous system
Term
which organ system secretes hormones directly into the blood
Definition
endocrine
Term
what is the heart
Definition
a major muscular pumping device in the cardiovascular system
Term
list one function of the lymphatic system
Definition
immunity
Term
list two organs in the respiratory system
Definition
1. trachea
2. bronchi
Term
what is the major function of the respiratory system
Definition
to exchange carbon dioxide for oxygen
Term
list two primary organs in the digestive system
Definition
1. stomach
2. small intestine
Term
list one major function of the digestive system
Definition
absorption of nutrients
Term
which system is responsible for survival of genes
Definition
reproductive system
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