Hierarchy Flashcards
1
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What is hierarchy
A
An arrangement of living things according to their complexity
2
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List the hierarchy from less complex to the most complex
A
Cells, tissue, organs, organ systems, organism
3
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What are cells in the hierarchy
A
- the smallest part of living matter
- has a special structure and can be specialised for a specific function
Eg. nerve, blood and skin cells
4
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What are tissues in the hierarchy
A
- made out of a group of cells with similar structures es working together to perform a shared function
Eg. muscular tissue- specialises in movement
5
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What are the four main animal tissue
A
Epithelia
Muscle
Nervous
Connective
6
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What is epithelia tissue
A
Skin cells outside and inside the body
7
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What is muscle tissue
A
Movement/contract and relax muscle
8
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What are nervous tissue
A
Control and communication
9
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What is connective tissue
A
Adds supports and structure to the body
10
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What are organ in hierarchy
A
- specific part on an organ system and performs a specific function
- mad out of at least 2 different types of tissue that works together to complete a task
Eg. The stomach is part of the digestive system made out of 3 types of tissue
11
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What are organ systems in an hierarchy
A
- is part of the body of an organism, performing a specific function
- made out of 2 or more organs that work together
Eg. Digestive system
12
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What are organism in the hierarchy
A
Is an individual living being which is part of an population
