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Structural Organisation Flashcards

1
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What is the simplest level of structural organisation of the body?

A

The Chemical Level

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2
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Atoms combine to make molecules here.

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The Chemical Level

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3
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Molecules are groups of

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Atoms

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4
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The smallest structural unit, the smallest structural level

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Cells, Cellular Level

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5
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Similar cells join together at this level

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Tissue Level

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6
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The four basic tissue types are

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Epithelial, Muscle, Connective, Nervous

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7
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A discrete structure composed of at least 2 tissue types, to perform a specific function

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Organ

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8
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A number of organs working together to accomplish a common goal

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Organ System

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9
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The highest level of structural organisation. The sum total of all structural levels working together, to promote life.

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Organism

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10
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The 2 ‘structural’ organ systems

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Integumentary & Skeletal

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11
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The organ system that allows ‘movement’

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Muscular

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12
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How many organ systems are there?

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11

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13
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How many categories of organ system are there?

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6

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14
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The 3 ‘exchange’ organ systems

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Digestive, Urinary/Renal, Respiratory

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15
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The 2 ‘communication’ systems

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Nervous & Endocrine

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16
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What is the main function of the endocrine system?

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Secretion of hormones

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17
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The organ system responsible for ‘reproduction’

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Reproduction

18
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The 2 organ systems that are all about ‘transport’

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Lymphatic and Cardiovascular

19
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The main functions (4) of the integumentary system

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Covering, protection, sensory receptors, temperature regulation

20
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The main functions (4) of the skeletal system

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Supports/protects, framework for movement, formation of blood cells, storage of minerals

21
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The main functions (2) of the muscular system

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Movement, heat production

22
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The main functions (2) of the digestive system

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Metabolism, eliminates waste

23
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The main functions (3) of the lymphatic system

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Immunity (houses white blood cells), recovers fluid, disposes of debris

24
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The main functions (2) of the urinary/renal system

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Elimination of waste, regulation of water/electrolyte/acid-base balance in blood

25
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The main functions (2) of the nervous system

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Body control, responds to internal/external changes

26
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The main functions (2) of the cardiovascular system

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Transports and pumps blood

27
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The main functions (2) of the endocrine system

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Secretion of hormones, regulates growth/reproduction/nutrient use

28
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The main functions (3) of the respiratory system

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Keeps blood oxygenated, removes carbon dioxide, acid-base balance

29
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Describe the hierarchy of organisation of the human body

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Chemical, molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

30
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Define homeostasis

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31
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Name the key organs of the integumentary system

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Skin, hair, nails

32
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Name the key organs of the skeletal system

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Cartilage, bones, joints

33
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Name the key organs of the muscular system

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Skeletal muscles, tendons

34
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Name the key organs of the digestive system

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Stomach, liver, gall bladder, large intestine, small intestine

35
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Name the key organs of the urinary system

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Kidneys, urinary bladder

36
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Name the key organs of the lymphatic system

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Thymus, lymph nodes, spleen, lymphatic vessels

37
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Name the key organs of the endocrine system

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Pituitary gland, thyroid gland, pancreas, adrenal glands, testes, ovaries

38
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Name the key organs of the respiratory system

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Nasal passage, trachea, lungs

39
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Name the key organs of the nervous system

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Brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves

40
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Name the key organs of the cardiovascular system

A

Heart, blood vessels

41
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Name the key organs of the reproduction system

A

Mammary glands, ovaries, uterus, testes, epididymis (penis)

42
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What are the main functions of the cell membrane?

A

Physical barrier.
Selective permeability.
Communication.

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