cell organisation Flashcards
epithelial cell -> epithelial tissue ->stomach-> digestive system
cells are …
the basic building blocks of life that make up all living organisms
specialised cells…
carry out a particular function
what does specialised cells form
tissues which forms organs which forms organ systems
what does large multicellular organisms [e.g humans] have
different systems inside them for exchanging and transporting materials
what is a tissue
a group of simular cells that work together to carry out a function
what is an organ
a group of different tissues that work together to preform a certain function
an example of tissue
epithelial issue which are made of epithelial cells
an example of an organ
stomach
what is an organ system
group of organs working together to preform a function
an organ found in humans and other mamals
digestive system
what does the digestive system do
break down and absorb food
parts of the digestive system
mouth, salivary gland , esophagus , liver, stomach , gall blader , pancreas, large intestine, small intestine,apendix ,rectum, anus
role of the mouth
chews the food to allow it to go down the esophagus easier
role of the salivary gland
Your salivary glands make saliva, a digestive juice, which moistens food so it moves more easily through your esophagus into your stomach
role of the esophagus
allow for the passage of material from the mouth and throat to the stomach