Levels of Organisation Flashcards
1
Q
What are the levels of levels of organisation
A
cell
tissue
organ
organ system
2
Q
What is a cell?
A
The smallest living building block of organisms.
Example: Blood cells, nerve cells.
3
Q
What is a tissue?
A
A group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.
Example: Muscle tissue, epithelial tissue.
4
Q
What is an organ?
A
A structure made up of different types of tissues that work together to carry out a specific function.
Example: The heart, the stomach.
5
Q
What is an organ system?
A
A group of organs that work together to perform a common function.
Example: The digestive system, the respiratory system.
