Structural Organisation Flashcards
1
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Chemical
A
Building blocks of body
eg. atoms - join together to form molecules
2
Q
Cellular
A
Basic structural + functional units of body
~200
eg. cardiac muscle cells
3
Q
Tissue
A
Group of cells that work together to perform a particular function
Four types: epithelial, nervous, muscle, connective
4
Q
Organ
A
Structures with specific functions composed of two or more types of tissues
eg. heart
5
Q
System
A
Consists of related organs with a common function
eg. circulatory
6
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Organismal
A
All parts of the body function together to constitute a living organism
eg. the individual
