tissues and organs Flashcards

1
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what is a cell?

A

basic building block of an organism

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2
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what is a tissue?

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a group of cells with a similar structure and function working together

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3
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example of a tissue?

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-muscular tissue- contract to bring movement

-glandular tissue-contains secretory cells that can produce and releases substances e.g. hormones and enzymes.

-epithelial tissue- covers outside of body as well as your internal organs.

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4
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what is an organ ?

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A group of tissues working together to perform one or more functions.

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5
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how is the stomach an organ?

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When your stomach receives food, it contracts and produces acids and enzymes that break down food. When your stomach has broken down food, it passes it to your small intestine.

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6
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how is the pancreas an organ

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  • produces hormones to control blood sugar

-produces some of the enzymes that digest food

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7
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what is an organ system

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A group of organs working together to perform one or more functions.

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8
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what are the organ systems

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  • circulatory system
  • gaseous exchange system
  • digestive system
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9
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what parts digest

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stomach,mouth,small intestine

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10
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where does absorption take place

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small and large intestines

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11
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where does the production of digestive enzymes take place

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pancreas and salivary glands

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12
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production of bile

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liver

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