MP2 Cells, Body Systems, Kingdoms of Life

Front

What type of vertebrate has hollow bones?

Back

Birds are vertebrates that have hollow bones, which help them fly.

Front

What are the blood vessels that carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart?

Back

Veins are the blood vessels that carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart.

Front

What type of blood vessels carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart?

Back

Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart.

Front

What is a vertebrate?

Back

A vertebrate is an animal that has a backbone.

Front

What is the powerhouse of the cell?

Back

The mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they produce energy.

Front

What is the function of veins in the circulatory system?

Back

Veins return deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart.

Front

What is the function of arteries in the circulatory system?

Back

Arteries carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Front

What is the main difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?

Back

Vertebrates have a backbone, while invertebrates do not.

Front

What organelle is responsible for energy production in cells?

Back

Mitochondria are responsible for energy production in cells.

Front

What type of animal is a mammal?

Back

Mammals are vertebrates that have hair or fur and usually give live birth.