B2.2 Flashcards
Why do cells of multicellular organisms may differentiate and become adapted?
To perform a specific function
What are tissues
Aggregations of cells with similar structure and functions
What are organs
Organs are aggregations of tissues performing specific physiological functions
Why are organs organised into organ systems
To work together to form organisms
what do large multicellular organisms develop
Systems for exchanging materials
During the development of a multicellular organism…
Cells differentiate so that they can perform different functions
Examples of tissues
Muscular tissue
Glandular tissue
Epithelial tissue
What are organs made of
Tissues
What tissues are in the stomach
Muscular tissue
Glandular tissue
Epithelial tissue
Muscle tissue
Contracts to bring about movement
Glandular tissue
Produces substances such as enzymes and hormones
Epithelial tissue
Covers some parts of the body
How many tissues can an organ contain
Several tissues
What tissues does the stomach contain
Muscular
Glandular
Epithelial
What does the muscular tissue do in the stomach
Churn the contents