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What is a tissue?
a group of similar cells that work together to carry out a particular function
Give 3 examples of tissues in mammals.
muscular tissue
glandular tissue
epithelial tissue
What does muscular tissue do?
contracts to move whatever its intended to
What does glandular tissue do?
makes and secretes chemicals like enzymes and hormones
What does epithelial tissue do?
covers certain parts of the body like the gut
What are the steps for a cell turning into organ systems?
Stem cells → specialised cells → tissues → organs → organ systems
What does muscular tissue do in the stomach?
moves the stomach to churn up the food
What does glandular tissue do in the stomach?
makes digestive juices to digest food
What does epithelial tissue do in the stomach?
Covers the inside and outside of the stomach
What is an organ system?
a group of organs working together to perform a particular function
What does the digestive system do?
breaks down and absorbs food
Name the organs and their functions in the digestive system
Glands (pancreas and salivary glands): produce digestive juices
Stomach and small intestine: digest food
Liver: produces bile
Small intestine: absorbs soluble food molecules
Large intestine: absorbs water from undigested food leaving faeces
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