Midterm Review

Front

What pathogen are antibiotics prescribed for?

Back

Bacteria

Front

Which human body system is primarily responsible for transporting nutrients, oxygen, and hormones to cells and removing waste products?

Back

Circulatory system

Front

What is the smallest unit of an organism that is living?

Back

Cell

Front

Which spheres are interacting: Polluted air kills several animal species. Atmosphere + _________?

Back

Biosphere

Front

What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

Back

Generates most of the cell's energy from food.

Front

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

Back

To break down food and absorb nutrients.

Front

What is the role of the respiratory system?

Back

To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Front

What is the function of the circulatory system?

Back

To transport blood, nutrients, oxygen, and hormones throughout the body.

Front

What is the difference between plant and animal cells?

Back

Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts; animal cells do not.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy.