Cell Organisation Flashcards
Large Multicellular Organisms are made up of [ ]
Organ systems
What kind of cells carry out a particular function?
Specialised cells
What is the process by which cells become specialised?
Differentiation
When does Differentiation take place?
During the DEVELOPMENT of a multicellular organism
Specialised cells form [ ], which from [ ], which form [ ]
Tissues
Organs
Organ systems
Large Multicellular Organisms (eg. Humans) have different systems inside them for [ ] and [ ] materials
Exchanging and Transporting
Similar Cells are organised into [ ]
Tissues
What is a tissue?
A group of SIMILAR CELLS that work together to carry out a particular FUNCTION
Tissues can include [ ] type of cell
More than one
What does MUSCLE tissue do?
It contracts to move whatever it is attached to
What does GLANDULAR tissue do?
It makes and secretes chemicals like enzymes and hormones
What does EPITHELIAL tissue do?
Covers some parts of the body, eg. inside the gut
Tissues are organised into [ ]
Organs
What is an organ?
A group of different tissues that work together to perform a certain function
What does MUSCLE tissue do in the STOMACH?
Moves the stomach wall to CHURN UP THE FOOD