Cell Specialisation and Organisation

Question 1

What are the advantages of cellular differentiation?

Answer 1

Cellular differentiation is advantageous as it allows for one organism to have a variety of cells that can perform different functions.

Question 2

How are cells arranged into tissues?

Answer 2

A tissue is a collection of similar cells that perform a specific function. Cells aggregate together (e.g. epithelial, xylem)

Question 3

How are tissues arranged into organs?

Answer 3

An organ is a combination of tissues that are coordinated to perform a variety of cunctions, although they usually have one predominate function. Tissues aggregate together (e.g. muscle, epithelium, connective –> somach)

Question 4

How are organs arranged into organ systems?

Answer 4

Organs work together as a single unit known as an organ system. Organs work together to perform a particular function (E.g. Digestive, respiratory, circulatory)