Organisation: Digestion (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Cells
Cells
Basic building blocks & smallest units of life
Tissues
Tissues
Groups of specialised cells with similar structure & function
Muscular tissue function
Muscular tissue function
Responsible for movement
Epithelial tissue function
Epithelial tissue function
Covers & protects surfaces inside & outside the body
Organs
Organs
Different tissues working together for a particular function
Stomach function
Stomach function
Critical role in digestion
Muscular tissue role in stomach
Muscular tissue role in stomach
Churns and mixes food
Epithelial tissue role in stomach
Epithelial tissue role in stomach
Protects lining & secretes digestive enzymes
Organ systems
Organ systems
Groups of organs working together for complex functions
Digestive system function
Digestive system function
Breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, eliminates waste
Examples of digestive system organs
Examples of digestive system organs
Stomach, liver, small intestine
Levels of organisation in order
Levels of organisation in order
Cells → tissues → organs → organ systems