cell organisation Flashcards

epithelial cell -> epithelial tissue ->stomach-> digestive system

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cells are …

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the basic building blocks of life that make up all living organisms

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specialised cells…

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carry out a particular function

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what does specialised cells form

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tissues which forms organs which forms organ systems

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what does large multicellular organisms [e.g humans] have

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different systems inside them for exchanging and transporting materials

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what is a tissue

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a group of simular cells that work together to carry out a function

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what is an organ

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a group of different tissues that work together to preform a certain function

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an example of tissue

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epithelial issue which are made of epithelial cells

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an example of an organ

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stomach

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what is an organ system

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group of organs working together to preform a function

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an organ found in humans and other mamals

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digestive system

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what does the digestive system do

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break down and absorb food

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parts of the digestive system

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mouth, salivary gland , esophagus , liver, stomach , gall blader , pancreas, large intestine, small intestine,apendix ,rectum, anus

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role of the mouth

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chews the food to allow it to go down the esophagus easier

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role of the salivary gland

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Your salivary glands make saliva, a digestive juice, which moistens food so it moves more easily through your esophagus into your stomach

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role of the esophagus

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allow for the passage of material from the mouth and throat to the stomach

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role of the liver

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The liver also produces bile, a fluid that helps digest fats and carry away waste.

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role of the stomach

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holds the food and mixes it with acid and enzymes that continue to break the food down into a liquid or paste.

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role of the gall blader

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stores bile, a thick liquid that’s produced by the liver to help us digest fat.

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role of the pancreas

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makes pancreatic juices called enzymes. These enzymes break down sugars, fats, and starches. Your pancreas also helps your digestive system by making hormones

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role of the large intestine

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absorbing water and electrolytes, producing and absorbing vitamins, and forming and propelling feces toward the rectum for elimination.

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role of the small intestine

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break down food, absorb nutrients needed for the body, and get rid of the unnecessary components

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role of the apendix

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acts as a storehouse for good bacteria, “rebooting” the digestive system after diarrheal illnesses

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role of the anus

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collect and hold your poop until it’s time to release it

23
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The bladder is an organ,explain what this means

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that it is made up of different tisues . that work together to perform a particullar function