Tissues & Organs Tissues & Organs

Tissues Animal cells and plant cells can form tissues, like muscle tissue. A living tissue is made from a group of cells with a similar structure and function, which all work together to do a particular job. Here are some examples of tissues: 1.muscle 2.the lining of the intestine 3.the lining of the lungs 4.phloem (tubes that carry dissolved sugar around a plant) 5.root hair tissue (for plants to take up water and minerals from the soil) You should be able to explain what tissues and organs are (level 5)

Organs An organ is made from a group of different tissues, which all work together to do a particular job. Here are some examples of organs: 1.heart 2.lung 3.stomach 4.brain 5.leaf 6.root You should be able to explain what tissues and organs are (level 5)

Organ systems An organ system is made from a group of different organs, which all work together to do a particular job. Here are some examples of organ systems: 1.circulatory system 2.respiratory system 3.digestive system 4.nervous system 5.reproductive system 6.leaf canopy

Your mission should you choose to accept: Transplants: yes or no? Transplants transform lives Transplants are one of the most miraculous achievements of modern medicine. They involve the donation of organs from one person to another and enable about 2,700 people to take on a new lease of life in the UK every year. Transplants are the best possible treatment for most people with organ failure.

Your views count Should we shouldn’t we? Read some of the issues surrounding transplants and form your own opinion.