Tissue/digestion Flashcards
Organ
A group of tissue working together to perform a task (heart)
Tissues
A group of cells that have the same function and structure ex. Muscle
Muscle tissue
Assists in movement
Nerve tissue
Transfers signals to respond to the environment. Ex. Cold or hot
Connective tissue
Connects, protects and insulates organs
Epithelial tissue
Covers the surface of organs and the body.
Myoctye
A type of cell in the heart
Myo= muscle
Cyte= cell
This cell can beat on its own
Difference between an organ and a tissue?
Tissues makes up organs
A copper wire represents which type of tissue?
Nerve tissue
- Muscle tissue = rubber band
- Epithelial tissue = Plastic wrap
- Connective tissue = tape
- Nerve tissue = electric wire
These are Examples
Digestion
Process in which food is broken down.
Nutrients are absorbed and stored, waste is eliminated.
Excretion
Liquid and gas wastes are flushed from the body.
Gastric juice
Hydrochloride acid, mucus, and enzymes that are excreted by the stomach lining and aid in digestion.
Mucus
Slippery substance that lines the nose, lungs, and stomach
Metabolism
Chemical reactions that take place in the cells