Cells and Human Systems - Test Review

Cells and Human Systems - Test Review Topics of Study Animal and Plant Cells -Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes -Animal vs Plant Cells -Function of both animal and plant cell organelles Cell Division -Sexual vs Asexual reproduction -Reasons for cell division - Reproduction/Growth/Repair -Diffusion/Osmosis Cell Cycle/Mitosis -Phases of the Cell Cycle -Stages of Mitosis (Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase) - What happens at each stage -Cytokinesis -Know Diagrams Cancerous Cells -What are they? What causes them? Why are they dangerous? -Diagnosis/Treatment Cell Specialization -Examples of specialized cells in both animals and plants Hierarchy of Structure in Animals -Organization of tissues in the body -Types of tissues - functions/examples Stem Cells -Types of stem cells -Uses/importance of stem cells -Ethical dilemmas with stem cell research Digestive System -Pathway of food through digestion -Functions of organs involved in the digestive process -Functions of digestive enzymes (e.g. pepsin, amylase, etc,) - from the Digestive System Gizmo Respiratory System -Passageway of air -Structure/Function of organs involved -Gas Exchange - where/how does it happen? -Mechanics of Inhalation/Exhalation Circulatory System -Blood: function, composition -Blood vessels: function, structure, types (arteries/veins/capillaries) -Heart: function, tissue makeup, pathway of blood Musculoskeletal System -Structural features -Function - support/protection -Scavenger Hunt Activity - Know answers to these questions Nervous System -Central Nervous System (CNS) - Function/Structure -Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) - Function/Structure -Different nerve functions -Structure of nerve tissues -Purpose of sensory receptors -Communication/Coordination/Perception