Cell organisation Flashcards
What is a tissue?
A group of similar cells that work together to perform a particular function.
What tissues are in the stomach?
Muscular
Glandular
Epithelial
What is an organ?
A group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function.
What is an organ system?
A group of organs that work together to perform a particular function.
What organs is the digestive system made up of?
Glands
Stomach
Liver
Small intestine
Large intestine
What is the role of glands?
To produce
digestive juices.
What is the role of the stomach?
Digests food.
What is the role of the liver?
To produce bile.
What is the role of the small intestine?
To digest food and absorb soluble food molecules.
What is the role of the large intestine?
To absorb water from undigested food, leaving faeces.
What is an organism?
Any living system.