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Biology 2.1.6 Examples of tissue
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- 1Define tissueA collection of specialised cells that work together to perform a specific function
- 2Define an organCollection of tissues working together to perform a particular fuction
- 3Define organ systemsOrgans that work together to perform life functions eg the digestive system
- 4What 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 - 5What 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 - 6Is this a squamous or ciliated epithelia cell?Ciliated
- 7Is this a squamous or ciliated epithelia cell?Squamous
- 8What 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 - 9What does muscle do?They contract and relax to perform movements
- 10What does xylem do?It transports minerals and water around the plant
- 11What does phloem do?Transports sugar around the plant
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