The whole topic on one page. Each branch is one subtopic; read it out loud and try to explain every word.
Organisation
Principles of organisation
- Cell: basic building block
- TissueSimilar cellsSame function
- OrganSeveral tissuesSpecific function
- Organ systemOrgans work together
- Organism
- Size and scaleCell, tissue, organ, system1 mm = 1000 µm
Animal tissues and organ systems
- Digestive systemEnzymes and active siteAmylase, protease, lipaseBileFood tests and pH practical
- HeartDouble circulationPacemakerCoronary arteries
- LungsTrachea, bronchi, alveoliCapillary networkGas exchange adaptations
- Blood vesselsArteryVeinCapillaryBlood flow rate
- BloodPlasmaRed cellsWhite cellsPlatelets
- Coronary heart diseaseFatty build-upStents and statinsValvesTransplants
- Health and diseaseInteractionsRisk factorsLifestyle effectsCosts
- CancerUncontrolled divisionBenignMalignant
Plant tissues and systems
- Plant tissuesEpidermisPalisadeSpongyMeristem
- Leaf organStomata and guard cells
- Root hair cellsOsmosisActive transport
- XylemWater and mineralsLignin
- PhloemTranslocationDissolved sugars
- TranspirationTemperatureHumidityAir movementLight