Chapter 7:Mammalian gas exchange Flashcards
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Definition of tissue
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-group of similar cells
-consisting of one or more than one type
-with any extracellular material they secrete
-which are specialised to carry out a specific function
e.g squamous epithelium, ciliated epithelium, xylem tissue, phloem tissue
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Definition of organ
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-group of tissues
-consisting of one or more than one type
-which are specialised to carry out specific functions
e.g lungs, leaves
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Definition of system
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-collection of organs
-with a specific function
-e.g circulatory system: heart, blood vessels, blood
gas exchange system: lungs, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, larynx, mouth, diaphragm
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