S7 Ch. 3 Review

Front

Which clear fluid surrounds body cells?

Back

Tissue fluid is the clear fluid that surrounds body cells.

Front

What is the smallest part of the body that can be said to be alive?

Back

The smallest part of the body that can be said to be alive is a cell.

Front

What term refers to the body's ability to resist disease-causing organisms? (Must be spelled correctly)

Back

Immunity is the term that refers to the body's ability to resist invasion by disease-causing organisms.

Front

What is the shoulder blade called?

Back

The shoulder blade is called the scapula.

Front

What are the individual bones of the backbone called?

Back

The individual bones of the backbone are called vertebrae.

Front

What is the function of tissue fluid?

Back

Tissue fluid provides nutrients to cells and removes waste products.

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

The basic unit of life is the cell.

Front

What is the role of the scapula in the body?

Back

The scapula, or shoulder blade, connects the humerus (upper arm bone) with the clavicle (collarbone).

Front

What is immunity?

Back

Immunity is the ability of the body to resist or fight off infections and diseases.

Front

What is a vertebra?

Back

A vertebra is one of the individual bones that make up the vertebral column (spine).