Tissues & Organs Flashcards
What is a Hierarchy?
Something that helps cells work together to perform a complex task.
What are Tissues?
A collective of cells working together to perform a job.
What are Organs?
A collective of tissues working together to perform a job.
What are Organ Systems?
A collective of organs working together to perform a job.
What are Organisms?
A collective of organ systems working together to perform a job.
What is a Muscular Tissue (Animals)?
Something that has the special ability to shorten or contract in order to produce movement of the body parts.
What is an Epithelial Tissue (Plants & Animals)?
Something that lines the outer surface of organs and blood vessels.
What is a Mesophyll (Plants)?
The inner tissue of a leaf that is capable of photosynthesis.
What is an Epidermal Tissue (Animals & Plants)?
Human skin and the waxy covering of some plants.