Body Systems Flashcards
basic unit of structure and function in the human body.
Cells
group of specialized cells that work together to perform the same function.
Tissues
Basic Types of Tissue (4)
- Nerve Tissue
- Muscle Tissue
- Epithelial Tissue
- Connective Tissue
group of two or more different types of tissue that work together to perform a specific function.
Organs
their task is generally more complex than that of the tissue.
Organs
group of two or more organs that work together to perform a specific function.
Systems
carries impulses back and forth to the brain from the body.
Nerve Tissue
contract and shorten, making body parts move.
Muscle Tissue
Types of Muscle Tissue (3)
- skeletal
- cardiac
- smooth
covers the surfaces of the body, inside (lining/covering of internal organs) and outside (layer of skin).
Epithelial Tissue
connects all parts of the body and provides support.
Connective Tissue