Biology Vocabulary and Concepts Quiz

How are cells related to tissues? tissues related to organs? organs related to organ systems?

List 11 organ systems and state the overall function of each.

Distinguish between basal metabolic rate (BMR) and standard metabolic rate (SMR).

Compare the BMR of a human male to that of a human female.

Compare the BMR of a human male to the SMR of an alligator.

How does the process of diffusion limit the size of a cell?

Discuss at least three factors that can limit the size and shape of an animal.

Discuss how each of following factors affect the energy requirements of an organism. Body size (b) levels of activity (c) environment

Explain the difference between a negative feedback loop and a positive feedback loop. Give two examples of each.

List four primary types of tissues found in multicellular, complex animals.