Human Body Heirarchy and explanations Flashcards
1
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Hierarchy of human body from biggest to smallest
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- organism
- organ systems
- organs
- tissues
- cells
- molecules
- atoms
2
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atoms
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smallest parts of elements that still retain all original properties of the element
3
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molecules
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- atoms combine to form these
- a chemical bonding of atoms that possesses its own characteristics independent of the atoms themselves
4
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Cells
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- specific molecules combine to form these
- basic unit of all life
5
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Tissues
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cells combine in terms of function and type to form these
6
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organs
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- 2 or more tissue types work together to perform specific functions
- possible to perform extremely complex functions
7
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organ system
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- when organs work together to perform a task
- 11 organ systems in human body
8
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organism
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-result of all organ systems working together
