Levels of Organization Flashcards
1
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Human Anatomy
A
structure of the body and body parts
2
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Human Physiology
A
function of the body and body parts
3
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Atom
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the smallest unit of matter that combines to form chemicals
e.g. single Hydrogen atom
4
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Chemical
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substance with a distinct molecular composition
5
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Organelle
A
structural units within cells that have specific functions
e.g. mitochondria, nucleus
these are the organs to the cells
6
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Cell
A
the basic structural unit of living organisms
e.g. skin cells
7
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tissue
A
group of cells working together to perform a function
e.g. skin tissue
8
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organ
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group of tissues working together to perform a function
e.g. skin
9
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organ system
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a group of organs working together to perform a function
e.g. integumentary system
10
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organism
A
a group of systems working together
e.g. human
