B3- Organisation And The Digestive System Flashcards
What is a tissue?
A collection of cells working together to perform a specific function
What does the glandular tissue do
Produces digestive juices which contain enzymes and hormones
What does the epithelial tissue do
Covers inside and outside of the body and some organs
E.g stomach
What are organs?
Collections of tissues working together to perform a specific function
What three tissues is the stomach made of?
What is each tissues function?
Epithelial tissue - covers inside and outside of cell
Muscle tissue - churns food together with the digestive juices
Glandular tissue - produces digestive juices
What is an organ system?
A group of organs working together to perform a specific function
Give an example of an organ system
Digestive system
Reproductive system
Respiratory system
What are enzymes?
Biological catalysts (things that speed up reactions without being used up) that speed up chemical reactions in the body
