Organs And Organ Systems Flashcards
What is an organ?
Made up of a group of different tissues that work together to perform a certain function.
What is a tissue?
A group of similar cells that work together together to perform a certain function
What are multi-cellular organisms?
Cells are the building blocks of life.
Nerve,muscle, and red blood cells are examples of animal cells.
Root hair and leaf cells are example of plant cells.
What is an organ system?
A groups of different organs that work together to perform a certain function.
What is the function of the circulatory system?
Transports substances around the body in the blood
What is the function of the respiratory system?
Takes in oxygen and removes carbon dioxide from the blood
What is the function of the digestive system?
Breaks down then absorbs food molecules.
What is the function of the muscular skeletal system?
Supports the body and causes movement by muscles and bones working together.
What is the function of the immune system?
Protects the body against infections.
What is the hierarchy of the organisation in the body?
- organism
- organ system.
- organs. Increasing complexity = going up
- tissues
- cells