Organs & Systems (Plant & Animal) (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards

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Organs & Systems (Plant & Animal)
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What is an organ?

Group of tissues working together for similar function

Brain function

Controls body activities (temperature, heart rate)

Heart function

Pumps blood throughout the body

Lungs function

Transfer oxygen to blood, remove carbon dioxide from blood

Kidneys function

Filter waste from blood

Stomach function

Mixes food with digestive juices, kills pathogens

What is a pathogen?

Disease-causing organism

Roots function

Absorb water & minerals from soil, anchor plant

Leaf function

Photosynthesis

Stem function

Transports substances, supports leaves & flowers

Flower function

Produces seeds for reproduction

What is a system?

Group of organs working together for similar function

How many systems in flowering plants?

Two

What is the shoot system?

Parts of plant above ground

What is the root system?

Parts of plant below ground

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