LEVELS OF ORGANISATION OF THE HUMAN BODY 🦠 Flashcards
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ATOM
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The smallest unit of matter that forms a chemical element, an element that exist on its own.
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MOLECULE
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A group of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds. Example: H2O, CO2.
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CELLS
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the basic structural and functions unit of any living thing. The first ‘living’ level of Organisation.
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TISSUES
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Combination of cells that performs a specific function. 4 types of tissues: epithelial, connective, nervous and muscle,.
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ORGAN
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Combination/collective of tissues that work together for a specific outcome/function. Example: lungs, stomach, etc.
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SYSTEMS
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A group/combination of organs that work/function together to perform a specific outcome. Example: respiratory system.
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ORGANISM
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A living thing- combinations of all systems that make up an organism.
