2.1 Information Flashcards
Skin
The largest organ in your body
Proetects the inner cells from damage acts as a defence against disease organisms
Insulated
Releases heat excretes waste
Epidermis
Made of epithelial tissue
Can make vitamin d with iB
Prevent bacteria and viruses from entering
Dermis
Connective support and structure blood vessels dilayrbto release heat Nervous Muscle Pores secrete sweat Layers of fat provide insulation Muscle tissue produces goosebumps
Lungs
Pair of organs involved with respiration
Lung about 1 kg in adult humans
Made of connective and epithelial tissue mseorates by thin layer of fluid to reduce friction and protect
Breathing
Pharynx into trachea into bronchus in bronchial tubes then into alveoli
Trachea
Flexible tube ringed with cartilage
Alveoli
Tiny air sacs
Heart
Muscular pump that supplies blood to all parts of the body
4 parts left right atria left right ventricles
Right to lung
Left to body
300g
Mouth
Lines with epithelial tissue
Glands made of epithelial cells that secrete mucus saliva and enzymes
Tongue
Epithelial tissue
Glands
Connective tissues
Muscle tissue
Peristalsis
The ruthmetic construction and relaxation of the smooth muscle that lines the esophagus
Stomach
Epithelial connective and nervous muscle tissuesxhurns food and iced it with digestive juices and enzymes
Intestines
Chemical digestion and removal of water
Roots
Anchor plant to soil
Collect water from surrounding soil and transport it to the stem
Root cap protective layer of epidermal tissue
Ground and vascular center
Below meristematic to allow it to grow
Leaf
Vascular carried water and nurture at
Gas leaves from the stomata
Most of leaf is made of ground tissue called mesophyll o