Principles Of Organisation 2.1.1

Question 1

What are tissues?

Answer 1

Groups of similar cells that act together to perform a similar function.

Question 2

What are some examples of tissues?

Answer 2

Epidermal tissue,
Muscular tissue,
Epithelial tissue,
Mesophyll.

Question 3

What is an organ?

Answer 3

A group of tissues that work together at a specific goal.

Question 4

What is an organ system?

Answer 4

A group of organs that work together at a specific goal.

Question 5

What is the hierarchy of complexity in organisation?

Answer 5

Cell,
Tissue,
Organ,
Organ System,
Organism.

Question 6

What is the function of the small intestine?

Answer 6

Digesting food and absorbing soluble food molecules.

Question 7

What is the function of the large intestine?

Answer 7

Absorbing water molecules from the remaining undigested food, producing faeces.

Question 8

What is the function of the stomach?

Answer 8

Digesting food.

Question 9

What is the function of the liver?

Answer 9

Producing bile.

Question 10

What is the function of glands?

Answer 10

Producing digestive juices.