Cell Organisation Flashcards
What is the process called when cells change to specialised cells?
Differentiation
What forms what starting from cells?
cells form tissues, tissues form organs, and organs form organ systems
What is a tissue?
A tissue is a group of similar cells that work together to carry out a particular function
Example of tissue performing a function
muscular tissue contracts to move whatever it is attached to
What is an organ?
an organ is a group of DIFFERENT tissues that work together to perform a certain function
What is an organ system?
An organ system is a group of organs that work together to perform a particular function
Example of organ system and what it does
Digestive system breaks down the foods in humans and other animals it also is an exchanging system takes nutrients and releases other substances eg bile
What is the basic building block that make up all living organisms?
cells
is blood a cell, tissue, organ or organ system? Why?
It is a tissue because it is a collection of similar specialized cells that serve particular functions
Why does the fallopian tube have muscular tissue?
As it needs to contract to move the fertilised egg to the uterus