B2.2.1 Animal organs

Question 1

What does multicellular mean?

Answer 1

An organism with a number of cells which work together to carry out functions.

Question 2

What is a tissue?

Answer 2

A group of cells with similar structure and function which work together to carry out a particular function e.g. muscle

Question 3

What is an organ?

Answer 3

Different types of tissue which work together to carry out a function e.g. the heart.

Question 4

What is an organ system?

Answer 4

A group of organs all working together to carry out a particular function.

Question 5

What is the function of muscular tissue?

Answer 5

To contract and relax to bring about movement.

Question 6

What is glandular tissue?

Answer 6

A tissue which produces substances such as enzymes and hormones (e.g. ovary)

Question 7

What is epithelial tissue?

Answer 7

A tissue which covers some parts of the body (lining of the body)

Question 8

Which 3 main tissues does the stomach contain?

Answer 8

Muscular tissue (to churn food), 
Glandular tissue (to produce digestive juices)  
Epithelial tissue (to cover the outside and inside of the stomach)

Question 9

Give the function of the follow parts of the digestive system:
Stomach
Liver
Large intestine
Small intestine
Pancreas/ salivary glands

Answer 9

Stomach Digests food
Liver Produces bile
Large intestine Absorbs water/ produces faeces
Small intestine Digest and absorb soluble food
Pancreas/salivary glands Produce digestive juices