Levels of Organization Flashcards
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Levels of Organization
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Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organ System, Organism
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Cell
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Basic unit of structure and function. Carry out processes that keep organisms alive.
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Tissue
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Group of cells that perform the same function
4
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Four types of tissue
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Muscle, Nerve, Connective, Epithelial
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Muscle Tissue
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Can contract or relax
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Nerve TIssue
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carries messages back and forth between brain and body
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Connective Tissue
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provides support and connection
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Epithelial
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covers the surfaces of the body and internal organs
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Organ
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group of tissues working together
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Organ System
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group of organs working together
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Organism
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group of organ systems working together
