Cells, Tissues and Living Systems Unit Review Questions:
Plant and Animal Cells, Cell Theory, Cell Structure (p. 29, 30-32)
1. Label the parts of the animal cell.
2.
1.
3.
4.
8.
5.
7. 6.
2. Label the numbered parts of the plant cell.
1. (green)
2.
3.
8.
3. The cell theory states that:
a.
b.
c.
4. How are prokaryotic cells different from eukaryotic cells? Give one example of each.
5. Name three differences between plant and animal cells.
Cell Division, Cell Cycle (pp. 36-37, 40-43)
1. What are 3 purposes of cell division?
6. Refer to the diagrams below for the question.
C D
A B
E
Which of the diagrams (A-F) shows:
F
3. Compare & contrast diffusion and osmosis.
Cancer: Cause, Diagnosis, Prevention, Treatment (pp. 48-55)
1. Explain the difference between a benign and a malignant tumour.
2. Define metastasis.
3. What are 3 main methods for treating cancer?
4. What is a carcinogen? List 3 known carcinogens.
The Animal Body - Levels of Organization, Stem Cells (pp. 73-76, 77-79)
Label the levels of organization in the following organism.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. organism
2. For the following tissues types, complete the table using the phrases provided:
supporting/transporting movement communication covering/lining
digestive tract/heart bones/tendons skin/digestive tract brain/spinal cord
Tissue Type Function Where found
Connective
Nervous Tissue
Muscle Tissue
Epithelial Tissue
3. List four diseases that stem cell transplantation technologies may help to alleviate.
4. For the following stem cells, complete the table using the phrases provided:
found in embryo brain, bone marrow and other organs
mostly blood cells cells found in that organ
umbilical cord and placenta all cells of the body
Type of Stem cell Where it’s found in the body Types of cells it makes
Embryonic
Adult
Umbilical
The Circulatory System, The Respiratory System (pp. 83-87, 91-94)
1. Explain how gaseous exchange between oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place in the lungs.
What role does diffusion play in the process?
2. What is the general purpose of the following blood cells:
White blood cells:
Red blood cells:
Platelets:
3. List the three (3) types of blood vessels which make up the circulatory system. Which type
carries blood towards the heart? Which type carries blood away from the heart? In which type
does the diffusion of oxygen/nutrients and the removal of carbon dioxide/waste take place?
Organ Systems (pp. 83-86, 91-94, 99-101, 104-107)
Type of System Types of cells Organ/Structures Main Function Diseases
in this system Involved
Circulatory
Respiration
