levels of organization
The highest level of organization representing living entities composed of several organ systems. all organ systems provide functions that promote life. the total of all structures and funtions is a living individual.
organism
the largest organelle, is the control center of the cell, direction most metabolic activities
nucleus
anatomy is bones, cartilage, joints and ligaments
skeletal
situated above or toward the head
superior
cervical
neck
the __________ level includes cells, which are composed of organelles.
cellular
small granules of RNA and protein. their function is to synthesize protein for use within the cell and to produce other protiens that are exported out of the cell.
ribosomoes
anatomy brain spinal cord, meninges, cranial and spinal nerves, special senses, cerebrospinal fluid and neurotransmitters
nervous system
pertaining to the front side of a structure
anterior
back lower part of skull
occipital
the _____ level involves structures composed of two or more specialized groups of tissue that carry on specific functions. (e.g., stomach, brain)
the _______ _______ separates the cytoplasm from the surrounding external environment.
cell membrane
skin, hair, nails and skin glands
integumentary system
oriented toward or near the midline of the body.
medial
armpit
axillary
_______ level is composed of groups of cells that perform specific to functions. different ______ types possess their own unique properties. (e.g., connective, nervous)
Tissue
the ______ is the fundamental unit of all living organisms and is the simplest form of life that exist as a self sustaining unit.
cell
skeletal muscles, related fascial structures (e.g., tendons, aponeurosis)
muscular system
oriented farther away from the midline of the body. the ribs are _____ to the vertebral column.
lateral
ribs
related organs with complementary functions arrange themselves into organ systems that can perform certain necessary task (e.g., respiration, digestion)
organ system level
Golgi body
kindeys, ureters, urethra and urinary bladder.
urinary system
situated below or toward the tail end. the sacrum is _____ to the skull
inferior
front of elbow/ bend of elbow
antecubital