B2 Animal organs Flashcards
What does multicelluar mean?
An organism with a number of cells which work together to carry out functions.
What is a tissue?
A group of cells with similar structure and functions which work together to carry out particular functions.
What is an organ?
Different types of tissues which work together to carry out a function.
What is an organ system?
A group of organs all working together to carry out a particular function.
What is the function of muscular tissue?
Contract and relax for movement.
What is glandular tissue?
Tissue which produces substances such as enzymes and hormones.
What is epithelial tissue?
Tissue which covers some parts of the body.
Which 3 main tissues does the stomach contain?
Muscular tissue.
Glandular tissue.
Epithelial tissue.
What does the muscular tissue do in the stomach?
Churns up food.
What does glandular tissue do in the stomach?
Produces digestive juices.
What does epithelial tissues do in the stomach?
Cover outside and inside of the stomach.
What does the large intestine do?
Absorbs water.
Produces faeces.
What does the small intestine do?
Digest and absorbs soluble food.
What does the pancreas and salivary glands do?
Produce digestive juices.
