1.5 Tissues and Organ Flashcards
What happens during the development of multicellular organisms?
The cells differentiate
What is a tissue?
A group of cells with similar structure and function
What are three examples of animal tissues?
Muscle tissue, glandular tissue and epithelial tissue
What does muscle tissue do?
Contracts to bring about movement
What does glandular tissue do?
Produces substances such as enzymes and hormones
What does epithelial tissue do?
Covers some parts of the body
What are three examples of plant tissue?
Epidermal tissue, mesophyll and xylem and phloem
What does epidermal tissue do?
Covers the plant
What does mesophyll tissue do?
Can photosynthesise
What does xylem and phloem do?
Transports substances around the plant
What are organs made up of?
Tissues
What tissues is the stomach made up of?
Muscular, glandular and epithelial
What do muscle tissues do in the stomach?
Churn up the stomach contents
What do glandular tissues do in the stomach?
Produce digestive juices
What does epithelial tissue do in the stomach?
Covers the inside and outside of the stomach