Principles of organisation and Animal tissues,organ and organ systems Flashcards

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Function of enzymes

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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions.

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What are enzymes?

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Enzymes are large protein molecules and they have a groove on their surface called the actual side.

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Where is bile made in?

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Bile is made in the liver and is stored in the gall bladder.

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Function of artery

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Carries blood away from the heart. (HIGH PRESSURE)

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Function of vein

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Carries blood to to the heart. (Low pressure)

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Function of capillary

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Carries blood to tissues and cells

Connects arteries and veins

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Structure of artery

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Thick, muscular and elastic walls.
The walls can stretch and withstand high pressure.
Small lumen

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Function of vein

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Carries blood to the heart (low pressure)

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Structure of vein

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have values to stop blood flowing the wrong way.
Thin walls
Large lumen

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Function of capillary

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Carries blood to tissues and cells

Connects arteries and veins

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structure of capillary

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One cell thick

Very narrow lumen

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What does the coronary arteries do?

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The coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle.

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What are statins?

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Statins are medications used to lower the level of cholesterol in the blood and protect the insides of the artery walls.

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