Structural Organization Flashcards
6 Levels of Structural Organization
- Chemical
- Cellular
- Tissue
- Organ
- System
- Organismal
This includes the atoms and molecules within the body
Chemical level
These are the smallest unit of matter
Atoms
What makes up the chemical level?
Atoms and molecules
Examples of atoms
Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen
Exampmles of molecules
DNA and glucose
These are combined molecules
Cellular Level
The basic structural and functional unit of the body
Cellular Level
These are group of cells and material
Tissue Level
The tissue may either be a — or —
lining or covering
These workd together to form a particular function
Tissue Level
What are the 4 basic types of tissue?
- Epithelial tissue
- Connective tissue
- Muscular tissue
- Nervous tissue
These are groups of tissues
Organ Level
Can the organ level be composed of one or more group of tissue?
Yes
It has a specific function and recognizable shapes
Organ Level