principles of organisation Flashcards
1
Q
what are the four building blocks of the human body (increasing in size)
A
cells
tissues
organs
organ systems
2
Q
what are cells
A
basic building blocks of living organisms, each have a specific function
3
Q
what are tissues
A
groups of cells which have a similar structure and function
4
Q
what are organs
A
groups of tissues which peform a specific function
5
Q
what are organ systems
A
groups of organs which work together e.g. respiratory system, circulatory system
