Biology Flashcard

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell

Front

Which level of organization includes a group of different tissues working together?

Back

Organ

Front

What type of receptor is primarily associated with the sense of touch?

Back

Mechanoreceptor

Front

What is the primary function of the muscular system in relation to the skeletal system?

Back

Enable movement

Front

What is an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

Back

Plants

Front

What is an organ?

Back

A structure composed of different tissues that work together to perform a specific function.

Front

What is a tissue?

Back

A group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.

Front

What is an organ system?

Back

A group of organs that work together to perform complex functions in the body.

Front

What is a photoreceptor?

Back

A type of sensory receptor that responds to light.

Front

What is a thermoreceptor?

Back

A type of sensory receptor that responds to temperature changes.