Levels of organization Flashcards
What is the basic unit of matter?
atom
What is the basic unit of life?
cells
What is a tissue?
Tissue is a group of cells that have a similar structure and that function together as a unit.
What is an organ?
A part of the body that performs a specific function.
What is a system?
functional structures where different organs work together to carry life processes.
Main tissues of the human body:
Main tissues of the human body: connective tissue, epithelial tissue, muscle tissue, and nervous tissue.
What is the extracellular matrix?
A large network of proteins and other molecules surround, support, and give structure to cells and tissues in the body.
Types of tissues
Types of tissues are connective tissue, epithelial tissue, muscle tissue, and nervous tissue.
