Ch. 1 The Big Picture (Levels of organization) Flashcards
1
Q
a structure made of many cells
A
tissue
2
Q
serves to support the body parts and bind them together
A
connective tissue
3
Q
functions to line and cover organs as well as carry out absorption and secretion
A
epithelial tissue
4
Q
found in the muscles, in the walls of hollow organs, and in the heart
A
muscle tissue
5
Q
transmits impulses and forms nerves
A
nervous tissue
6
Q
a group of tissues assembled to perform a specialized physiological function and made up of at least 2 tissue types
A
organ
7
Q
groups of organs that work together to meet a major physiological need
A
organ system
