Tissues, Organs, and Organ Systems (OCR A-Level Biology A): Flashcards
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Definition of a tissue
Definition of a tissue
Group of cells working together for a particular function
Squamous epithelium adaptation
Squamous epithelium adaptation
Flattened cells reduce diffusion pathway
Ciliated epithelium locations
Ciliated epithelium locations
Trachea (move mucus) and oviduct (move ovum)
Primary function of cartilage
Primary function of cartilage
Protect and strengthen
Specialised cells in cartilage
Specialised cells in cartilage
Chondrocytes
Two functions of xylem
Two functions of xylem
Transport water & minerals upward; provide structural support
Xylem cells at maturity
Xylem cells at maturity
Dead and lack cytoplasm
Phloem function
Phloem function
Transport organic nutrients (sugars) in both directions
Sieve plates in phloem
Sieve plates in phloem
Perforated end walls connecting adjacent sieve tube elements
Definition of an organ
Definition of an organ
Group of different tissues working together