Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
10 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Cell Differentiation |
Process when daughter cells differentiate into cells with specific structures and functions by activating genes that code for specialised functions of the cell. |
|
|
Cell |
Smallest unit of structure and function in living organisms. |
|
|
Tissue |
Collection of cells with similar structures and functions. |
|
|
Organ |
Collection of tissues into a structure that performs a useful role in the body. |
|
|
System |
An assembly of organs which perform important tasks in the life of an organism. |
|
|
Epithelial tissues |
Tightly packed layers of cells which form the surface of organs in the body. eg Intestine and Lungs. F: to cover and protect. |
|
|
Connective tissue |
Tissues that hold other tissues together, they consist of protein-like collagen and make up tissues such as tendons, ligaments and cartilage. F: to bind and fill. |
|
|
Muscle tissue |
Consists of muscle cells which have an extensive cytoskeleton which enables them to contract and thereby cause movement in the organism. F: to bring movement by contracting. |
|
|
Nervous Tissue |
Consists of nerve cells which are able to conduct tiny electrical impulses to and from different parts of the body quickly. F: to communicate by conducting electrical messages. |
|
|
RICHNERDS |
Respiratory Immune Cardiovascular Hormonal Nervous Excretory Reproductive Digestive Skeletal |
