Tissues Flashcards
1
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Define tissue
A
A group of similar cells that function together to carry out specialised activities
2
Q
Microscopic study of tissues
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histology
3
Q
4 basic types of tissues
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Epithelial, connective, nervous, muscle
4
Q
Epithelial tissue desc
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covers body, lines tubes, ducts, glands
5
Q
six levels of structural organisation
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chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organismal
6
Q
chemical level desc
A
the building blocks of the body.
7
Q
organismal level example
A
the individual
8
Q
What two systems is the thymus part of
A
Lymphatic and endocrine system
9
Q
What systems is the pancreas part of
A
digestive, endocrine
10
Q
what systems is the kidney part of
A
urinary system, endocrine
11
Q
what systems is the liver part of
A
digestive only
12
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what systems is the pharynx part of
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respiratory, digestive (but not trachea)
