Cellular Organisation Flashcards
1
Q
What do identical cells make?
A
A tissue
2
Q
Examples of tissues
A
Epithelial, line organ surfaces with a protective/secretory function
Xylem, transport water and minerals around plants, and give structural support
3
Q
A collection of tissues makes:
A
An organ
4
Q
Examples of organs
A
Stomach:
Muscle churns stomach
Epithelium protects stomach wall
Connective tissue to hold together other tissues
Leaf:
Palisade mesophyll carries out photosynthesis
Spongy mesophyll for gaseous diffusion
Epidermis protects leaf
Phloem transports organic materials away from the leaf
Xylem transports water and ions into the leaf
5
Q
Organ system examples
A
Digestive system- processes food
Respiratory system- gas exchange
Circulatory system- circulates blood
