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Flashcards by Sam Gunnell, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Sam Gunnell
almost 7 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Define tissue | A collection of specialised cells that work together to perform a specific function |
| Define an organ | Collection of tissues working together to perform a particular fuction |
| Define organ systems | Organs that work together to perform life functions eg the digestive system |
| What do squamous epithelia cells do? Where are they found? | They provide a low friction lining and a short diffusion pathway Lining of blood vessels and alveoli |
| What do ciliated epithelia cells do? Where are they found? | They have hair like structures called cilia that sweep away mucus Found in trachea and bronchi |
| Is this a squamous or ciliated epithelia cell? | Ciliated |
| Is this a squamous or ciliated epithelia cell? | Squamous |
| What does cartilage do? Where is it found? | It's connective tissue that connects tissue to bone and protects the end of joints Ends of long bones at joints |
| What does muscle do? | They contract and relax to perform movements |
| What does xylem do? | It transports minerals and water around the plant |
| What does phloem do? | Transports sugar around the plant |
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