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Front

What is the function of the ureters in the human excretory system?

Back

Ureters carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

Front

What is a group of similar cells that perform a special function called?

Back

Tissue.

Front

What happens to a plant cell placed in very salty water?

Back

Water will leave the cell, and the cell will shrink.

Front

What organelles are present ONLY in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplasts and cell wall.

Front

What type of cell do all organisms begin life as?

Back

Single cell.

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment.

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell.

Front

What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis.

Front

What is the difference between plant and animal cells?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

The heart pumps blood throughout the body.