Organs Flashcards
1
Q
What is an Organ?
A
A group of different tissues that work together to do a particular job.
2
Q
What are Organs grouped together in?
A
Organ Systems.
3
Q
What is a hierarchy?
A
It is a multicellular organism that has five layers.
4
Q
What are the layers of organisation?
A
Organelles, Cells, Tissues, Organs and Organ systems?
5
Q
What are the key human organ systems?
A
Circulatory, Respiratory, digestive, reproductive, musculoskeletal and immune system.
6
Q
What does the brain do?
A
It controls thoughts, memories and other organs.
7
Q
What does the heart do?
A
It pumps blood around the body.
8
Q
What do Intestines do?
A
Absorbs nutrients from food.
9
Q
What does the skin do?
A
Protects and contains the other organs.
