lesson 6 vocab Test

Front

What is a group of similar cells that are organized together to perform a specific function?

Back

Tissue

Front

Which system is responsible for moving blood throughout the body?

Back

Circulatory system

Front

What does the skeletal system provide for the body?

Back

It provides a structural framework.

Front

What is the primary function of nervous tissue?

Back

To receive and transmit electrical impulses.

Front

What term describes an organism from which two or more different species have evolved?

Back

Common Ancestor

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell

Front

What is the function of the heart in the circulatory system?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.

Front

What are the two main types of tissue in the nervous system?

Back

Neurons and glial cells.

Front

What is the role of the digestive system?

Back

To break down food and absorb nutrients.

Front

What is an organ?

Back

A group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function.