4.2.1 Principles of Organisation

Question 1

What are cells?

Answer 1

• basic building blocks of all living organisms

Question 2

What is a tissue?

Answer 2

• a group of cells with a similar structure and function

Question 3

What types of cells are tissues made of?

Answer 3

• can be more than one type of cell

Question 4

What are organs?

Answer 4

• a group of different tissues that work together to perform a certain function
• e.g stomach as it contains muscle tissue and glandular tissue which releases enzymes

Question 5

What is a group of organs working together to perform a particular function organised into?

Answer 5

• organ systems

Question 6

What are an organ systems function?

Answer 6

• work together to form organisms