2.6.8 organs & organ systems in animals Flashcards
1
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organ system
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number of organs working together to carry out an overall life function
2
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organs and tissues involved with digestive system
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- oesophagus
- stomach
- intestines & associated glands
- liver
- pancreas
3
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examples of life processes carried out by digestive system
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- nutrition provided by ATP
- materials for growth & repair
4
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organs and tissues involved in circulatory system
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heart & blood vessels
5
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examples of life processes carried out by circulatory system
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transport to & from cells
6
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organs & tissues involved in circulatory system
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- airways
- lungs
- diaphragm
- intercostal muscles
7
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examples of life processes carried out by circulatory system
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transport to and from cells
8
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organs and tissues involved in respiratory system
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airways & lungs, diagram, intercostal muscles
9
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examples of life processes carried out by respiratory system
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breathing & gaseous exchange excretion
