Lesson 8 Flashcards
(7 cards)
What is division of labour?
Adaptation of different parts of an organism to Cary out roles for the life functions
What is differentiation?
Process in which a stem cell becomes specialised into a specific type of cell
Name all the layers of organisation in the human body
Cells, tissue, organs
Describe difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms
Unicellular organisms are capable of carrying out all the life functions in one cell whereas multicellular organisms have different specialised cells forming tissues into organs for life functions
Describe the 4 main types of epithelial tissue
Describe connective tissue and it’s function
Connects and anchors structures, giving strength and support to the body. Collagen proteins form extra cellular fibres which give strength to dense connective tissues such as tendons and ligaments
What is muscle tidsue?