Levels of Organization



Levels of Organization

• Cells

o have a particular structure and function

o specialized cells may not perform life functions well and may need other specialized cells to survive

o Examples: muscle cells, red blood cells, nerve cells

• Tissues

o Groups of specialized cells that have the same structure and function

o Tissue cells have an increased ability to perform a task or function

o Examples: Blood, brain tissue, stomach muscle tissue

• Organs

o Structures formed by various organized groups of tissues

o Consist of at least two tissues

o Perform specific functions

o Examples: Heart, brain, stomach

• Systems

o Functional groups of organs; work closely with each other to perform a common purpose

o Many organ systems interact with the external environment

o Organ systems share their products with other body cells

o Examples: Circulatory, nervous, digestive

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