Cell Organisation Flashcards

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What is the process called when cells change to specialised cells?

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Differentiation

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What forms what starting from cells?

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cells form tissues, tissues form organs, and organs form organ systems

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What is a tissue?

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A tissue is a group of similar cells that work together to carry out a particular function

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Example of tissue performing a function

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muscular tissue contracts to move whatever it is attached to

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What is an organ?

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an organ is a group of DIFFERENT tissues that work together to perform a certain function

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What is an organ system?

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An organ system is a group of organs that work together to perform a particular function

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Example of organ system and what it does

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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

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What is the basic building block that make up all living organisms?

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cells

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is blood a cell, tissue, organ or organ system? Why?

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It is a tissue because it is a collection of similar specialized cells that serve particular functions

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Why does the fallopian tube have muscular tissue?

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As it needs to contract to move the fertilised egg to the uterus

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