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What does multicellular mean?

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An organism with a number of cells which work together to carry out functions.

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What is a tissue?

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A group of cells with similar structure and function which work together to carry out a particular function e.g. muscle

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What is an organ?

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Different types of tissue which work together to carry out a function e.g. the heart.

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What is an organ system?

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A group of organs all working together to carry out a particular function.

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What is the function of muscular tissue?

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To contract and relax to bring about movement.

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What is glandular tissue?

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A tissue which produces substances such as enzymes and hormones (e.g. ovary)

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What is epithelial tissue?

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A tissue which covers some parts of the body (lining of the body)

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Which 3 main tissues does the stomach contain?

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Muscular tissue (to churn food), 
Glandular tissue (to produce digestive juices)  
Epithelial tissue (to cover the outside and inside of the stomach)
9
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Give the function of the follow parts of the digestive system:
Stomach
Liver
Large intestine
Small intestine
Pancreas/ salivary glands
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Stomach Digests food
Liver Produces bile
Large intestine Absorbs water/ produces faeces
Small intestine Digest and absorb soluble food
Pancreas/salivary glands Produce digestive juices