1.2 Structural Organization of the Human Body Flashcards
A cell is
the smallest independently functioning unit of a living organism
the smallest independently functioning unit of a living organism
Cell
Organelles
a water-based cellular fluid together with a variety of tiny functioning units
a water-based cellular fluid together with a variety of tiny functioning units
Organelles
A tissue is
a group of many similar cells that work together to perform a specific function
a group of many similar cells that work together to perform a specific function
Tissue
An organ is
an anatomically distinct structure of the body composed of two or more tissue types
an anatomically distinct structure of the body composed of two or more tissue types
organ
An organ system is
a group of organs that work together to perform major functions or meet physiological needs of the body
a group of organs that work together to perform major functions or meet physiological needs of the body
organ system
An organism is
a living being that has a cellular structure and that can independently perform all physiologic functions necessary for life
a living being that has a cellular structure and that can independently perform all physiologic functions necessary for life
organism
Structures of the body in terms of fundamental levels of organization that increase in complexity
subatomic particles, atoms, molecules, organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms and biosphere
subatomic particles, atoms, molecules, organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms and biosphere
Structures of the body in terms of fundamental levels of organization that increase in complexity
