Organisation Flashcards

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Tissue

A

A group of cells with similar structure and function

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Organ

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A group of tissues working together for a specific function

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3
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Organ System

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Organs are grouped into organ systems
Which work together to form organisms

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4
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Tumour

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Uncontrolled cell division and the cells are damaged

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5
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Cancer

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Uncontrolled cell division as a result of changes of the cell

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6
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Risk factor

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Any attribute, characteristic or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a disease

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7
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Metastasis

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The spreading of cancer cells

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8
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Benign tumours

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Growths of abnormal cells which a contained in one area - membrane

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9
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Malignant tumours

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Cancers

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10
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Respiration

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Cellular respiration is an exothermic reaction that releases energy from glucose for use in cells

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11
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Respiration equation

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Glucose + Oxygen —> Carbon Dioxide + Water + energy

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12
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Diffusion

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The spreading out of particles resulting in net movement from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration

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