How the body is organized Flashcards
Cell-
The smallest structural & functional unit of an organism
Tissue-
Group of similar cells that perform the same function
Organ-
A structure composed of different kinds of tissue. Perform a specific & complex job.
Organ System-
Group of organs that work together to perform a major function
Give examples of cells:
Blood cells, nerve cells, muscle cells, etc.
Give examples of tissues:
Connective tissue, muscle tissue, nervous tissue, epithelial tissue.
Give examples of Organs:
Brain, liver, skin, bones, stomach, heart
List some Organ systems:
Muscular, skeletal, circulatory, digestive, nervous, etc
What is the order of levels of organization in the human body from simplest to most complex
Cell, tissues, organ, organ systems, organism
What is the special way we remember the names of the 11 organ systems?
Dr. IE MCSNIRE
Which body system is responsible for helping organisms to make copies of themselves?
Reproductive
The lungs, mouth, throat, and nose are all a part of which system?
respiratory
Which body system defends against disease?
immune
Which body system protects the body, helps keep water inside and regulates body temperature?
integumentary (skin)
Which two body systems work together to bring oxygen to the cells?
Respiratory & circulatory