Structural Organisation Flashcards
List the levels of organisation in the Human body
Chemical Cellular Tissue Organ Organ systems Organism
Made up from Subatomic particles Atoms Molecules Organelles Cells Tissues Organs Organ systems Organisms Biosphere
What Is the smallest independently functioning unit of a living organism?
Cell
Define a tissue
A group of many similar cells working together to form a specific function
Define an organ
A structure in the body composed of two or more tissue types
Define An organ system
A group of organs that work together to carry out a particular function
Name the organs in the integumentary system
Hair
Skin
Nails
Name the organs in the skeletal system
Joints
Bones
Cartilage
Name the organs in the muscular system
Tendons
Skeletal muscles
Name the organs in the nervous system
Brain
Spinal cord
Peripheral nerves
Name the organs in the endocrine system
Pituitary gland Thyroid gland Pancreas Adrenal glands Testes/ovaries
Name the organs in the cardiovascular system
Heart
Blood vessels
Name the organs in the lymphatic system
Thymus
Lymph nodes
Spleen
Lymphatic vessels
Name the organs in the respiratory system
Nasal passage
Trachea
Lungs
Name the organs in the digestive system
Stomach Liver Gall bladder Large intestine Small intestine
Name the organs in the urinary system
Kidneys
Urinary bladder
