b) chapter 2 - organisation of the organism

how are new cells produced

division of existing cells (mitosis)

function of ciliated cells

movement of mucus in the trachea and bronchi

function of root hair cells

absorption

function of palisade mesophyll cells

photosynthesis

function of neurones

conduction of electrical impulses

function of red blood cells

transport of oxygen

function of gametes

reproduction

cell

the basic structural and functional unit of a living organism

tissue

a group of cells working together to carry out a specific function

organ

a structure made of multiple tissues working together to carry out a specific function

organ system

a group of organs working together to perform a particular function or set of functions

organism

a living individual, made up of many organ systems working together to function

magnification formula

magnification = image size / actual size