Topic 2a - Tissues, organs and organ systems ( 1. cell organisation) Flashcards
what is a tissue
a group of similar cells that work together to carry out a particular function
what are organs
an organ is a group of different tissues that work together to perform a certain function
what is an organ system
this is a group of organs working together to perform a particular function e.g. the digestive system
what do the glands do in the digestive system
produces digestive juices
what does the stomach do in the digestive system
this is where the food is digested
what does the liver do in the digestive system
produce bile
what does the small intestine do in the digestive system
where food is digested and soluble food molecules are absorbed
what does the large intestine do in the digestive system
where water is absorbed from undigested food leaving faeces
