Cell Organisation

Question 1

what are cells?

Answer 1

cells are the basic buildings blocks that make up all living organisms

Question 2

what is tissue?

Answer 2

•a group of similar cells that work together to carry out a particular function
•can include more than one type of cell

Question 3

what is the role of muscular tissue in mammals?

Answer 3

muscular tissue contracts to move what ever it’s attached to

Question 4

what is the role of glandular tissue in mammals?

Answer 4

makes and secretes chemicals like enzymes and hormones

Question 5

what is the role of epithelial tissue in mammals?

Answer 5

epithelial tissue which covers some parts of the body e.g. the inside of the gut

Question 6

what is an organ?

Answer 6

an organ is a group of different tissues that work together to carry out a certain function

Question 7

what is the role of muscular tissue in the stomach?

Answer 7

it contracts to move the stomach wall and churn up the food

Question 8

what is the role of glandular tissue in the stomach?

Answer 8

it makes digestive juices to digest food

Question 9

what is the role of epithelial tissue in the stomach?

Answer 9

it covers the outside and inside of the stomach

Question 10

what is an organ system?

Answer 10

an organ system is a group of organs working to perform a particular function

Question 11

what is the role of the digestive system in mammals?

Answer 11

to break down large insoluble food molecules into nutrients that can be absorbed