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levels of organizati
Levels of organization
Term | Definition |
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cell | Basic unit of structure and function in organisms |
tissue | Group of specialized cells performing the same function |
organ | Group of 2 or more different tissues that work to perform the same function |
organ system | group of 2 or more organs that work together to perform a specific function |
nerve tissue | function is to send impulses(messages) throughout the body |
muscle tissue | function is to move the body |
connective tissue | function is to connect parts of the body and provides support |
epithelial tissue | tissue that lines internal organs and covers the outer body |
3 types of muscle tissue | cardiac,skeletal and smooth |
organism | any living thing |
skin is an example of this tissue | epithelial |
blood, tendons and ligaments are examples of this tisue | connective |
your brain is made up of this tissue | nerve |
levels of organization in order from smallest to largest | cell,tissue,organ,organ system,organism |
your heart and lungs are examples of these | organs |
the skeletal system is an example of these | organ system |
basic processes cells carry out to keep the organism alive | respiration,photosynthesis,diffusion,osmosis,mitosis |
What are some types of specialized cells? | nerve to carry messages, xylem to carry water |
Cell | The smallest level of organization in organisms |
organism | The largest level of organization. Any living thing |
Levels in order from smallest to largest | cell -> tissue -> organ -> organ system -> organism |