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3.5: Cell Specialisation and Organisation

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This deck covers key concepts related to cell differentiation, tissues, and major organ systems, including their definitions and functions.

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What are the advantages of cell differentiation?

Cells more specialised and efficient to a particular function Creates diversity
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Definition
What are the advantages of cell differentiation?
Cells more specialised and efficient to a particular function Creates diversity
Define a tissue
A collection of similar cells that perform a specific function
What is epithelial tissue and where is it found?
Consist of thin flat cells Line organs
What is xylem tissue and where is it found?
Found in plants Used to transport water and mineral ions through the plant and gives mechanical support
Define organ
A combination of tissues that are coordinated to perform a variety of functions
Define the digestive system and name some of the organs it involves
Digests and processes food Oesophagus, stomach, ileum, liver
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3.5: Cell Specialisation and Organisation
TermDefinition
What are the advantages of cell differentiation?
Cells more specialised and efficient to a particular function Creates diversity
Define a tissue
A collection of similar cells that perform a specific function
What is epithelial tissue and where is it found?
Consist of thin flat cells Line organs
What is xylem tissue and where is it found?
Found in plants Used to transport water and mineral ions through the plant and gives mechanical support
Define organ
A combination of tissues that are coordinated to perform a variety of functions
Define the digestive system and name some of the organs it involves
Digests and processes food Oesophagus, stomach, ileum, liver
Define the respiratory system and name some of the organs it involves
Used for breathing and gas exchange Trachea, lungs, bronchi
Define circulatory system and name some of the organs it involves
Pumps and circulates blood Heart, capillaries, arteries, veins