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Organisation has 3 subtopics:
- Principles of organisation
- Animal tissues, organs and organ systems
- Plant tissues, organs and systems
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Organisation – GCSE AQA Higher Combined Science Biology revision notes
Choose a subtopic. Organisation covers Principles of organisation, Animal tissues, organs and organ systems, and Plant tissues, organs and systems in GCSE AQA Higher Combined Science Biology. 25 lessons in 3 subtopics.
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Organisation lessons by subtopic
25 lessons, grouped by subtopic.
Principles of organisation
Animal tissues, organs and organ systems
- The digestive system and enzymes
- Digestive enzymes and their actions
- The role of bile in digestion
- Blood Vessels and Their Functions
- The Heart and Double Circulation
- Heart Structure and Gas Exchange in Lungs
- Components of Blood
- Blood Cell Structure and Function
- Understanding Coronary Heart Disease and Its Treatments
- Heart Valve Problems and Heart Failure Solutions
- Evaluating Cardiovascular Disease Treatments
- Understanding Health and Disease Interactions
- Immune System Problems and Allergic Reactions
- Analysing Disease Data and Epidemiology
- Risk Factors and Lifestyle Effects on Health (Part 1/2)
- Risk Factors and Lifestyle Effects on Health (Part 2/2)
- The Impact and Data Analysis of Non-Communicable Diseases
- Understanding Cancer and Tumour Types
- Cancer Risk Factors
Plant tissues, organs and systems
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Frequently asked questions
What is Organisation?
Organisation covers Principles of organisation, Animal tissues, organs and organ systems, and Plant tissues, organs and systems in GCSE AQA Higher Combined Science Biology. 25 lessons in 3 subtopics.
What is COPD?
COPD is the collective name for emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The Risk Factors and Lifestyle Effects on Health (Part 1/2) notes cover this in full.
What are the side effects of statins?
Statins can cause side effects such as muscle pain. The Evaluating Cardiovascular Disease Treatments notes cover this in full.
What is haemoglobin?
Haemoglobin is an iron-containing protein in red blood cells that binds to oxygen in the lungs and releases it in body tissues. The Components of Blood notes cover this in full.
What is cancer?
Cancer is a disease caused by changes in cells that lead to uncontrolled growth and division. The Understanding Cancer and Tumour Types notes cover this in full.
What is an enzyme?
An enzyme is a biological catalyst that speeds up specific chemical reactions in living organisms by lowering the activation energy required. The The digestive system and enzymes notes cover this in full.
What is plasma and what does it carry?
Plasma is the pale yellow liquid component of blood that makes up about 55% of blood volume. The Components of Blood notes cover this in full.
What is insulin resistance?
Insulin resistance is when the body becomes resistant to insulin, the hormone that moves glucose from blood into cells. The Risk Factors and Lifestyle Effects on Health (Part 1/2) notes cover this in full.
What is a tissue in biology?
A tissue is a group of cells with similar structure and function working together to perform a specific task. The From Cells to Organisms notes cover this in full.