Keeping it together revision Flashcards
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What is a multicellular organsim
A organsim that is made up of more than one cell.
What is a Unicellular organsim
A organism that is only made up of one cell (single cell organisms)
requirements for life are
water
food
oxygen
energy
cells/organs
excretion
Hierachical relationship between cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.
Cells make up tissues
Tissues make up organs
Organs make up organ systems
What is the central nervous system
The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord.
It controls movement, emotion, heart rate, hormones and body change.
What is the peripheral nervous system
The peripheral nervous system is made up the nerves that branch out from the brain and spinal chord.
Autonomic nervous sytem- involuntary movie
Somatic nervous system- muscle movement and movements in your body
Function of Ovaries
Ovaries produce eggs and release hormones such as oestrogen and progesterone. They control, breast development, body shape and body hair.
Function of pituitary glands
Major endocrine gland that controls the function of many other endocrine glands.
Produces growth hormone.