levels of organization

Question 1

List and Define the six levels of organization.

Answer 1

Chemical- human cells composed of 60%-80% water.
Tissues- groups of cells
Cells- basic unit of all living things
Organs- two or more tissues that work together to perform a specific function.
Systems- group of organs/ components working together to perform a specific function.
Body/Organism- individual form of life- body made up of organelles or organs that work together to carry on life.

Question 2

What are five tissue types that are found within the body?

Answer 2

Connective
Epithelial 
Muscle 
Nerve
Liquid

Question 3

Explain the differences between the 3 types of muscle tissue.

Answer 3

Striated, control over our body & limbs.
Non Striated, these muscles contract on their own / inconscious control.
Cardiac, Striated appearance - involuntary

Question 4

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
(function and component)

Answer 4

Breaks down food into soluble (soupy mush) form to allow nutrients to be absorbed into the body.

• Mouth * Pancreas
• Esophagus * Gallbladder
• Stomach *Salivary Glands
• Small + Large Intestines

Question 5

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 
(function and component)

Answer 5

Supplies the body with oxygen and eliminates carbon dioxide.

• Mouth
• Nasal Cavities
• Trachea
• Lungs
• Pharnyx

Question 6

MUSCULAR SYSTEM
(function and component)

Answer 6

Covers and protects skeleton and internal organs - Movement

• Tendons
• muscles ( skeletal, smooth, and cardiac)
• fascia

Question 7

Integumentary System 
(function and component)

Answer 7

Covers and protects

• hair, skin, nails
• exocrine glands (sebaceous, sudoriferous glands)

Question 8

NERVOUS SYSTEM
(function and component)

Answer 8

Controls and coordinates all body functions through the transmission of neuroelectrical messages.

• Brain
• Nerves
• Spinal cord

Question 9

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
(function and component)

Answer 9

Controls and coordinates all body functions through the release of chemical messengers called hormones.

• Pineal Gland
• Thyroid
• Ovaries and testes
• Pituitary Gland
• Adrenal Gland

Question 10

REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM 
(function and component)

Answer 10

Responsible for the recreating of the human race.

*Gonad
OVARIES
TESTES

Question 11

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
(function and component)

Answer 11

transports blood throughout the body.

• Heart
• Blood
• Blood Vessels
• Arteries
• Veins

Question 12

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
(function and component)

Answer 12

Protects the body from disease by filtering and destroying harmful toxins and bacteria.

• Lymph
• Lymph Vessels
• Lymph Nodes
• Spleen
• Tonsils

Question 13

URINARY SYSTEM
(function and component)

Answer 13

Filters the blood of any soluble wastes, transforming them into urine and expels them from the body.

Question 14

SKELETAL SYSTEM 
(function and component)

Answer 14

Provides the physical framework for the body and protects internal organs.

• Bones
• Cartilage
• Ligaments
• Ligaments

Question 15

Reproduction

Answer 15

To ensure the continuation of the human race.

Question 16

Nervous system

Answer 16

Controls and Coordinates all body functions

Question 17

Liquid tissue

Answer 17

this tissue transports necessary nutrients and wastes.

Question 18

Nerve tissue

Answer 18

the brain is the largest mass of this tissue

Question 19

Connective tissue

Answer 19

Tissue found in the dermis and bones.

Question 20

Muscular

Answer 20

Provides Movement

Question 21

Epithelial tissue

Answer 21

Tissue found in the lining of the respiratory and digestive tracts.

Question 22

Removes wastes and toxins

Answer 22

Urinary system

Question 23

Cardiovascular System

Answer 23

Carries nutrients, oxygen, and Wbc to different parts of the body.