human organism Flashcards
study of the structures of the body
anatomy
study of the processes and functions of the body
physiology
level which how atoms interact and combine into molecules
chemical level
basic structural and functional unit of organism
cell level
group of similar cells
tissue level
composed of two or more tissue types that perform common functions
organ level
group of organs classified as a unit with a common set functions
organ system level
any living thing considered as a whole
organism
interrelationship among the parts of an organism and how those parts interact to perform specific functions
organization
ability to use energy to perform vital function
metabolism
ability to sense changes in environment and make the adjustments
responsiveness
increase in size
growth
changes on organism undergoes through time
development
formation of new cells/ organisms
reproduction
ability to maintain relatively stable internal conditions
homeostasis