Structural organisation of the human body

Question 1

Name and describe CHEMICAL give examples

Answer 1

Atoms bond to form molecules. E.g. water, protein, sugars

Question 2

Name and describe CELLULAR give examples

Answer 2

A variety of molecules combine to form the fluid and organelles of a body cell. E.g smooth muscle cell

Question 3

Name and describe TISSUE give examples

Answer 3

A group of many similar cells that work together to perform a specific function. E.g smooth muscle tissue

Question 4

Name and describe ORGAN give examples

Answer 4

An anatomically distinct structure of the body composed of two or more tissue types. Each organ performs one or more specific physiological functions. E.g bladder

Question 5

Name and describe SYSTEM give examples

Answer 5

A group of organs that work together to perform major functions or meet the physiological needs of the body. E.g urinary tract system

Question 6

Name and describe ORGANISMAL give examples

Answer 6

Many organ systems work harmoniously together to perform the function of an independent organism. E.g human.