Levels of Structural Organzation Flashcards
1
Q
Atom
A
smallest particle of an elemental substance that has the properties of that element -> periodic table
2
Q
Molecule
A
2 or more atoms joined together via a chemical bond
3
Q
Macromolecule
A
A large complex molecule containing over 100 subunits
4
Q
Organelles
A
Organized, specialized
functional structures within cells (little organs)
5
Q
Cell
A
The structural unit of living organs
6
Q
Tissue
A
Group of similar cells with a common function
7
Q
Human tissues organization
A
- Epithelium
- Muscle
- Connective
- Nervous
8
Q
Organs
A
- Composed of at least 2 tissue types.
2. Perform specific functions
9
Q
Organs Systems
A
- Multiple Organs that work together to accomplish a common purpose.
- Eleven systems in the human body.
