B2.2 Tissues, Organs and Organ Systems
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- B2.2 Tissues, Organs and Organ Systems
- A tissue is a group of cells with similar structure and function.
- muscular tissue, which can contract to bring about movement
- glandular tissue, which can produce substances such as enzymes and hormones
- epithelial tissue, which covers some parts of the body.
- Organs are a group of different tissues working together to carry out a particular function.
- The Stomach
- muscular tissue, to churn the contents
- glandular tissue, to produce digestive juices
- epithelial tissue, to cover the outside and the inside of the stomach.
- The Stomach
- Organ systems are groups of organs that perform a particular function.
- Digestive System
- glands, such as the pancreas and salivary glands, which produce digestive juices
- the stomach and small intestine, where digestion occurs
- the liver, which produces bile
- the small intestine, where the absorption of soluble food occurs
- the large intestine, where water is absorbed from the undigested food, producing faeces.
- Digestive System
- Plant organs include stems, roots and leaves.
- Plant Tissues
- epidermal tissues, which cover the plant
- mesophyll, which carries out photosynthesis
- xylem and phloem, which transport substances around the plant.
- Plant Tissues
- A tissue is a group of cells with similar structure and function.
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