Tissues Flashcards
1
Q
Tissue
A
Group of similar cells that carry out a single function
2
Q
Organ
A
Structure made of more than one tissue that can carry out more than one function
3
Q
Organ system
A
Organs working together (e.g. digestive system)
4
Q
Advantage of being multicellular
A
Specialised cells means a more effective process since they carry out a single function
5
Q
Types of muscle cells
A
Skeletal
Smooth
Cardiac
6
Q
Skeletal muscles
A
Connected to bones via tendons,
Work fast,
Fatigue quickly
7
Q
Smooth muscle
A
Tubes: airways, gut, blood vessels, etc.
Work slowly
Doesn’t fatigue
8
Q
Cardiac muscle
A
Pressurises blood,
Works at an intermediate speed
Gets fatigued at an intermediate rate
9
Q
Epthelia
A
Lines surfaces, for example:
Blood vessel inner walls, touch blood
Intestine, touches food
Airways, touch air
Skin
