Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 levels of biological organization?
A
Cell
Tissue
Organ
Organ System
Organism
2
Q
What is a cell?
Example?
A
Fundamental subunit of living organisms
A single fiber
3
Q
What is a tissue?
Example?
A
Cells of a similar type grouped together to perform a specific function in the body
A group of muscle fibers
4
Q
What is an organ?
Example?
A
Consists of multiple tissue types performing a major function in the body
An entire muscle
5
Q
What is an organ system?
Example
A
Consists of multiple, interconnected organs
Muscle, bone, brain, spinal cord working together
6
Q
What is an organism?
Example?
A
A complete living, individual entity
A person
