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B3 Flashcards

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Name the five levels of organisation in living organisms

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Cells —> Tissues —> Organ System —> Organisms

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What is tissue?

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A group of cells with similar structures and functions

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What is an organ?

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A group of tissues working together to perform a specific function

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What is the function of bile in digestion?

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Neutralise hydrochloric acid from the stomach and emulsify fat to form small droplets with a large surface area

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What is the function of saliva in digestion?

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Lubrication to help swallowing - contains amylase to breach down starch

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