B3 - Organisation and the Digestive System - B3.1 Done

Question 1

What is the differentiation of cells?

Answer 1

The process they go through in order to specialise into carrying out a specific function

Question 2

What is a tissue?

Answer 2

A group of cells with similar structure and function working together

Question 3

What is epithelial tissue?

Answer 3

Tissue that covers the outside of the body and internal organs

Question 4

What are organs?

Answer 4

Organs are groups of tissues that work together to perform a specific function

Question 5

What are the pancreas’ two main functions?

Answer 5

To makes hormones to control blood sugar and enzymes to digest food

Question 6

What 3 types of tissue are in the stomach?

Answer 6

Glandular, epithelial and muscular

Question 7

Give two examples of human organ systems.

Answer 7

Nervous, digestive, circulatory, gas exchange

Question 8

Give an example of an adaptation within an organ system.

Answer 8

Increased surface areas, rich blood supply, short diffusion differences, mechanisms to increase concentration gradients