Cells to Tissues to Organs Graphic Organizer Example

Aids in mechanical break up of food

Gi Tract: Esophagus,
Stomack, small and
large Intestines
Muscle
Forms a protective barrier and secrets
enzymes forEpithelium
chemical breakdown of food

Sends messages to muscles when it is time to

digest or release enzymes
Nerves

Connective tissue which clears blood

of bacteria Kupffer Cells

Liver Epithelia which store glucose and

metabolize fat Hepatocyte Cells
Digestive System
(breaks down food and
absorbs nutrients)
Epithelia which houses blood cells and
clean up dead cells
Sinusoidal Cells

Pancreas Produce and transport enzymes

Acinar cells

Digest nutrients
Duct Cells

Absorbs nutrients
Columnar Epithelia
Gallbladder

Connective tissue which houses

blood Serosa

1. Your specialized cell: muscle tissue

2. What role does this cell play in your organ? Muscle tissue in the stomach will
mechanically break down food.
3. How does your specialized cell function in other organs? Give 2-3 examples.
 Muscle tissue in the heart will contract the heart to pump new blood in and old
blood out.
 Muscle tissue in the lungs expands and contracts the lungs so lungs can fill up
with oxygen.