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Anatomy & Physiology Exam 1
Levels of Structural Orginization
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
02/11/2010

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Chemical level
Definition
atoms combine to form molecules, then molecules combine to form cellular organelles
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Cellular level

with examples?

Definition
all body cells have common functions (cellular respiration), but cells can also have unique functions (way muscle cells contract)
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Tissue level

how many types?

Definition

group of functionally similar cells

4 types (epithelium, muscle connective, nervous)

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Organ level

 

Definition
composed of at least 2 tissue types that perform a common function
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System level
Definition
group of organs with a common function, where groups are viewed as a unit (11 systems)
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Organism level
Definition
anything living as a whole, most complex
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