Tissues Organs And The Organ System Flashcards
Thyroid glads …
Produces thyroxine, which controls the rate of metabolism
What are a group of cells with a similar structure and function called?
A tissue
Pancreas …
Produces insulin which controls blood sugar level
Testes …
Produces testosterone which causes the changes at puberty and stimulates sperm production
Ovaries …
Produces oestrogen which causes change at puberty and helps control the menstrual cycle
Adrenal glands …
Produce adrenaline which prepares the body for rapid activity by increasing the heart rate and level of sugar in blood and diverting blood to muscles and brain.
Brain…
Contains a sensitive centre called the hypothalamus, which controls the pituitary gland
Muscular tissue…
To churn the food and other contents of the stomach
Glandular tissue…
To produce digestive juices including acid and enzymes
Epithelial tissue …
Covers the inner and outer surfaces of the stomach
Muscle cells …
Contract to bring about movement
Glandular tissues …
Can produce substance ls such as enzymes and hormones
What are organs made of?
Tissue
Stomach contains which ?
Muscle , glandular and epithelial tissues
Organ systems are?
Groups of organs that carry out a particular function
