Levels of Organisation In the Body

Question 1

In order from smallest to biggest name the 6 levels of organisation in the body.

Answer 1

1- Chemical Level 
2- Cellular Level 
3- Tissue Level 
4- Organ Level
5- System Level 
6- Organism Level

Question 2

Chemical Level

Answer 2

• Most basic level of organisation of the body

- Atoms joining to form molecules.

Question 3

Cellular Level

Answer 3

• Molecules come together to form organelles which carry out different functions within the cell e.g. digestion.
• Organelles group together to form cells.
• The body contains many different types of cells each with a specific function.

Question 4

Tissue Level

Answer 4

• groups of similar cell types come together to form different types of tissue.
• 4 Primary types of tissue in the body.
• Epithelial tissue, cover surface of the body
• Connective tissue, connects and supports the organs of the body
• Muscular tissue, aids in movement and generates heat.
• Nervous tissue, carries information from one part of the body to another through impulses
• Adipose tissue, fatty tissue.

Question 5

Organ Level

Answer 5

• Groups of 2 or more tissues come together to form an organ.
• Each organ in the body usually has its own specific function or multiple function. Each with its own unique shape.

Question 6

Organ Systems Level

Answer 6

• Made up of related organs that work together to carry out specific functions.
• e.g. female reproductive system: ovaries, uterus, cervix, vagina etc…

Question 7

Organisms Level

Answer 7

• Formed from many different organ systems, coming together to make an organism, a being.
• E.g. The human