2.1.7 - Organisation of cells Flashcards
1
Q
define tissues
A
group of specialised cells carrying out a particular function in the body
2
Q
define an organ
A
a structure made up of several different types of tissues grouped together to carry out a particular function in the body
3
Q
what are the 4 main types of tissue types in the body?
A
- epithelial tissue
- connective tissue
- muscle tissue
- nervous tissue
4
Q
what are epithelial tissues?
A
tissues that form the lining of surfaces inside and outside the body
5
Q
give an example of an organ in a plant.
A
a leaf
- composed of vascular tissue, epithelial tissue and mesophyll tissue
6
Q
define organ system
A
a group of organs working together to carry out particular functions in the body
7
Q
what organs make up the digestive system?
A
- stomach
- pancreas
- small + large intestine
8
Q
From the outside - inwards, list the tissues found in a leaf cell
A
- upper epidermis
- palisade mesophyll
- spongy mesophyll
- lower epidermis
