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B2.2 Tissues, organs and organ systems Flashcards

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1
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Similar cells are organised into…

A

Tissues

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Tissues are organised into…

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Organs

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Organs are organised into…

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Organ systems

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During the development of a multicellular organism what do cells do?

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Differentiate to perform different functions

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What is a tissue?

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A group of similar cells with similar structure and function

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What does muscular tissue do?

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Contract to bring about movement

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What does glandular tissue do?

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Produce substances such as enzymes and hormones

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What does epithelial tissue do?

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Covers some parts of the body

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What are organs?

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They are made up of tissues. One organ may contain several tissues. An example of an organ is the stomach

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What does the muscular tissue in the stomach do?

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Churn the contents

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What does the glandular tissue in the stomach do?

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Produce digestive juices

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What does the epithelial tissue in the stomach do?

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Covers the outside and the inside of the stomach

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What are organ systems?

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Groups of organs that perform a particular function. An example of this is the digestive system

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What glands are in the digestive system?

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The pancreas and the salivary glands

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What do the glands in the digestive system do?

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Produce digestive juices

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Where does digestion occur in the digestive system?

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The stomach and the small intestine

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What does the liver do in the digestive system?

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Produces bile

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What does the small intestine do in the digestive system?

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Absorbs soluble food

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What does the large intestine do in the digestive system?

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Absorb water from undigested food and produce faeces

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What are the plant organs?

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Roots, stems and leaves

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What is the job of the epidermal tissue in a plant?

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Cover the plant

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What is the job of the mesophyll tissue in the plant?

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Carry out photosynthesis

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What is the job of xylem and phloem in the plant?

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Transport substances around the plant

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