Anatomy - Outcome 2 Flashcards
Organizational Levels
Level 1 - Cells
Level 2 - Tissues
Level 3 - Organs
Level 4 - Organ Systems
Level 5 - Organisms
Level 1 - Cells are..
Are the basic unit of structure and function in living things.
May serve a specific function within the organism
intercellular substance
tissue fluid
Level 2 - Tissues are..
Made up of cells that are similar in structure and function and which work together to perform a specific activity
4 Primary Groups
epithelial
connective
muscle
nerve
Level 3 - Organs are..
Made up of tissues that work together to perform a specific activity
examples:
heart
lungs
liver
bones
skin
Level 4 - Organ Systems are..
Groups of two or more tissues that work together to perform a specific function for the organism.
examples:
Skin, Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Endocrine, Circulatory, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, Reproductive
Level 5 - Organisms are..
Entire living things can carry out all basic life processes. Meaning they can take in materials, release energy from food, release wastes, grow, respond to the environment, and reproduce.
Usually made up of organ systems, but an organism may be made up of only one cell such as bacteria or protozoa.
example: human body
Skeletal System Purpose
Protection, support & Shape
Muscular System purpose
Holding body erect, locomotion, movement of body fluids, production of body heat, communication
Cardiovascular system purpose
Respiratory, nutritive, excretory
Lymphatic & Immune Systems purpose
Defense against disease
Nervous System purpose
Reception of stimuli, the transmission of messages
Respiratory System purpose
Transport of oxygen to cells, excretion of carbon dioxide, and some water wastes
Digestive system purpose
Digestion of food, absorption of nutrients, elimination of solid wastes
Urinary System purpose
Formation and elimination of urine
Integumentary (skin) System purpose
Protection of the body, regulation of body temperature