Body Organization Unit 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the levels of body organization?
A
- Cells
- Tissue
- Organs
- System
2
Q
Cells:
A
- Fundamental unit of all living things
- All cells perform a specific function
- All tissues are made up of cells
3
Q
Tissues:
A
- Group of like cells
working together
- Four types of tissues
• Muscular
• Epithelial
• Connective
• Nervous
4
Q
Muscular Tissue:
A
Produces movement through contraction
- Skeletal muscle: attached to bone
- Smooth Muscle: found in internal organs
- Cardiac Muscle: found in the heart
5
Q
Epithelial Tissue
A
- Found throughout the body
- Form the covering/lining of body structures
6
Q
Connective Tissue:
A
- Supporting and protecting tissue
• Bone
• Cartilage
• Tendons
• Adipose
7
Q
Nervous Tissue:
A
- Forms the brain, spinal cord and nerves
8
Q
Organs
A
Several different types of tissues that work together as a unit
9
Q
Systems
A
Several organs working together to perform complex functions
10
Q
What is the anatomical position?
A
- Standing erect
- Arms at sides
- Palms facing forward
- Legs parallel with feet
- Toes facing forward
