Levels of Organisation 2025 Flashcards
Recall what a cell is, relationship between cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems, body systems.
Cell definition
The smallest unit of an organism
Relationship between cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems
Groups of cells > Tissues
Group of tissues > Organ
Group of organs > Organ System
Function of the Circulatory System
Transports blood, oxygen, and nutrients through the body.
Function of the Digestive System
Breaks down food for absorption
Function of the Skeletal System
Provides structure, support, and protection
Function of the Nervous System
Controls and coordinates bodily functions
Function of the Respiratory System
Facilitates gas exchange
Function of Integumentary System
Protects the body, regulates temperature, includes skin, hair, and nails
Function of the Endocrine System
Glands that produce hormones, which regulate various bodily processes.
Function of Urinary System
Kidneys, bladder, and ureters, which filter waste products from the blood.
Function of the Reproductive System
Enables reproduction
Relationship between circulatory and digestive system
The digestive system breaks down food, and the circulatory system transports nutrients absorbed from the digestive tract to the body’s cells.
