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BIOSCI 107 (Lec 1)
6 levels of structural organisation
| Structural Level | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Cellular | Basic structural and functional units of the body | Smooth muscle cells |
| Tissue | Groups of cells that work together to perfomr particular functions | Muscle Tissue |
| Organ | Structures with specific functions composed of two or more types of tissues | Stomach |
| System | Consists of related organs with common function | Digestive system |
| Organismal | All the parts of the body function together to constitute a living organsim | the individual |
| Chemical | The building blocks of the body | Atoms and molecules |