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levels of organizati
Levels of organization
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |