2. Tissues, organs and organ systems Flashcards
Three main types of animal tissues
Muscle
Epithelial
Glandular
What does Muscular tissue do?
It contracts to bring about movement
What does Epithelial tissue do?
It covers the body
What does Glandular tissue do?
Produces enzymes and hormones
What are the 10 organ systems?
Muscular Skeletal Nervous Endocrine - Glands Vascular - Circulatory Digestive Lymphatic - helps get rid of diseases Excretory Reproductive Respiratory
What is the path food takes through the body called?
The Alimentary Canal
The Alimentary Canal
Mouth –> Oesophagus –> Stomach –> Small intestines –> Large intestines –> Rectum
What are the main tissues in a plant?
Epidermal
Palisade mesophyll
Spongy mesophyll
Xylem & Phloem
What does the Epidermal tissue do?
Covers the plant
What does the Palisade mesophyll do?
Carries out photosynthesis
What does the Spongy mesophyll do?
Air spaces for diffusion gasses
What do the Xylem & Phloem do?
Transport substances around the plant
What are the 4 plant organs?
Stem
Roots
Leaves
Flower
