3.1-3.2 Flashcards
What is a tissue?
A tissue is a group of cells with similar structure and function working together.
What are Organs?
Organs are collections of tissues. Each organ contains several tissues all working together to perform a specific function.
What tissues does the stomach involve?
- Muscular tissue, to chum the food and digestive juices of the stomach together.
- Glandular tissue, to produce the digestive juices that break down food
- Epithelial tissue which covers the inside and outside of the organ
What does the pancreas do?
The pancreas is an organ that has two important functions :
- Makes hormones to control blood sugar
- Makes enzymes that digest food.
What is an Organ system?
Organ system are groups of organs that all work together to perform specific functions.
What Organs are in the organ system?
Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems,organism
What parts are the digestive system involved with?
Mouth,Gullet,diaphragm, liver, stomach, gall bladder,duodenum,pancreas,bile duct, large intestine, small intestine,appendix , rectum ,anus.
What do the glands do?
These glands make and release digestive juices containing enzymes to break down your food