Week 2-Cells & Respiratory System Flashcards
Name 6 levels of structural organisation in the human body
- Chemical
- Cellular
- Tissue
- Organ
- Organ System
- Organism
Examples of chemical structural organisation
E.g. Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, DNA, Sodium Chloride and Fatty Acids etc.
Explain the chemical structural organisation
Smallest unit of organisation made up of atoms and molecules
Examples of cellular structural organisation
E.g., the nucleus, leukocytes, ribosomes, Golgi apparatus, erythrocytes, mitochondria etc.
Explain the cellular structural organisation
Smallest independently functioning units of an organism. Made up of molecules to form cells
Explain Tissue structural organisation
Made up of groups of cells
Name 4 Examples of Tissue structural organisation
Epithelial, Connective, Muscular, Nervous
Explain Epithelial Tissue
A thin, protective layer of cells covers the body’s internal and external surfaces
Examples of Epithelial tissue
E.g. glands, skin, oesophagus, lining of organs, Nose, eyes, and ears
Explain Connective Tissue
A type of tissue in the body that provides structure, support, protection and helps move nutrients e.g. bone, cartilage, ligaments, tendons etc.
Examples of Connective tissue
E.g. Bone, Cartilage, Lymph, Skin, Tendon, Ligaments, Muscles
Explain Muscular Tissue
Specific Cells called muscle fibres or myocytes that are specialised in contraction
Name 3 Examples of Muscular Tissue
Smooth, Cardiac, Skeletal
Explain Nervous Tissue
Made up of nerve cells that detect, process and coordinate info
Examples of Nervous Tissue
Found in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
Explain Organ Structural Organisation
Composed of two or more tissue types. Specific organ performs one or more specific physiological functions
Examples of Organs
Heart, Lungs, Stomach, Liver, Kidney, Uterus, and Ovary
Explain Organ System
Group of organs that work together to perform major functions or meet the body’s physiological needs.
Name all 11 Organ Systems
Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary & Reproductive
Explain Golgi complex
Processing and packaging proteins and lipids within the cell
Explain Nucleus
Controls the cell’s activities by storing and processing DNA
Explain Mitochondria
The primary function is to generate energy in the form of ATP, essential for various cellular processes
Explain Centrioles
Centrioles are essential for cell division. Crucial for accurately distributing genetic material during cell division.
Explain Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER)
Covered with ribosomes, giving it a rough appearance. RER is responsible for protein synthesis and modification.