Organisation and Digestive System Flashcards
What is the Organisational Hierarchy from smallest to largest?
Organelle, Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organ System, Organism
What is an Organelle?
A specialised part of a cell having some specific function
What is a cell?
The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism
What is Tissue?
A group of specialised cells that have a similar structure and function
What is an Organ?
A part of the body that performs a specific function
What is an Organ System?
A group of anatomical structures that work together to perform a specific function or task
What is an Organism?
An individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form
Where is bile produced?
The Liver
Where is bile stored?
The Gall Bladder
What does the stomach do in the digestive system?
Produces acid and enzymes that digest food
What does the pancreas do?
Creates more enzymes
What does the small intestine do?
It is the part of the intestine that absorbs and digests 90% of the food
What does the large intestine (colon) do?
Absorbs water from the remaining indigestible food
Where is the end of the digestive system
Rectum and Anus
What are Enzymes?
A substance produced by a living organism that help us eat and digest food. It is a biological catalyst
