Organisation Flashcards
Tissue
A group of cells with similar structure and function
Organ
A group of tissues working together for a specific function
Organ System
Organs are grouped into organ systems
Which work together to form organisms
Tumour
Uncontrolled cell division and the cells are damaged
Cancer
Uncontrolled cell division as a result of changes of the cell
Risk factor
Any attribute, characteristic or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a disease
Metastasis
The spreading of cancer cells
Benign tumours
Growths of abnormal cells which a contained in one area - membrane
Malignant tumours
Cancers
Respiration
Cellular respiration is an exothermic reaction that releases energy from glucose for use in cells
Respiration equation
Glucose + Oxygen —> Carbon Dioxide + Water + energy
Diffusion
The spreading out of particles resulting in net movement from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration