Principles

• What are the basic building blocks of all living organisms?

  Cells
• What is the definition of a tissue?

  A group of cells with similar structure and function
• Give examples of an animal tissue.

  Muscle, nerve, epithelial
• Give examples of a plant tissue.

  Epidermal, palisade mesophyll, spongy mesophyll, xylem, phloem, meristem
• What is the definition of an organ?

  A collection of tissues performing specific functions
• Give examples of animal organs.

  Heart, lungs, brain, liver, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
• Give examples of plant organs.


  Leaf, stem, roots, flowers, fruit
• What are groups of organs organised in to?

  Organ systems
• What are groups of organ systems organised in to?

  Organisms
• Give examples of organ systems.

  Digestive system, immune system, circulatory system, respiratory system, reproductive system