Cell Organization

Question	Answer
What is the process where cells become specialized for a specific job?	Differentiation
When does differentiation occur?	During the development of a multicellular organism
What do the specialized cells form?	Tissues, which form organs, which form organ systems
Break down the digestive system in terms of cell organization.	Epithelial cell -> Epithelial tissue -> Stomach -> Digestive system
What is a tissue?	A group of similar cells that work together to carry out a particular task
Give three examples of tissues.	1) Muscular tissue 2) Glandular tissue 3) Epithelial tissue
What does the Muscular tissue do in the stomach?	Moves the stomach wall to churn up food
What does the Glandular tissue do in the stomach?	Makes digestive juices to digest food
What does the Epithelial tissue do in the stomach?	Covers the outside and inside of the stomach
What 5 things make up the digestive system and what are their jobs?	1) Glands- produce digestive juices 2) Stomach- digest food 3) Liver- produces bile 4) Small intestines- absorbs soluble food molecules 5) Large intestines- absorb water from undigested food leaving faeces

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	Created by Adam Collinge about 10 years ago