Fast and the Curious Q2 W5

Front

What is a specialized cell that forms nervous tissue?

Back

Neuron

Front

What is the term for the specific tissue made of neurons?

Back

Gray matter

Front

What is the building block of all living things?

Back

Cell

Front

What is the process of maintaining an internal environment called?

Back

Homeostasis

Front

What do you call many organs that work together to perform a function for a complex multicellular organism?

Back

Organ system

Front

What is the primary function of neurons in the nervous system?

Back

To transmit signals throughout the body.

Front

What is the difference between gray matter and white matter in the nervous system?

Back

Gray matter contains neuronal cell bodies, while white matter contains myelinated axons.

Front

What are the main components of a cell?

Back

Cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, and organelles.

Front

What is the significance of homeostasis in living organisms?

Back

It allows organisms to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes.

Front

Can you name an example of an organ system in the human body?

Back

The circulatory system.