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Levels of Organization
Cell Building Blocks
The Basics
100

The study of internal and external structures of the body, and the relationships between them.

What is Anatomy?

100
Named after a Greek hero, this tendon is also known as the heel cord.
What is the achilles tendon?
100
The smallest level considered to be physiologically relevant.
What is the molecular level?
100
This cell constituent is often consumed after workouts.
What is protein?
100
The type of symmetry the human body has.
What is bilateral?
200
The study of how living things perform their vital functions.
What is Physiology?
200
This neck protrusion is formed by thyroid cartilage of the larynx.
What is the adam's apple?
200
The most basic structural level in the human body.
What is the cellular level?
200
The main source of energy for the body.
What are carbohydrates?
200
The smallest living units in the body?
What are cells.
300
Study of the structure and function of cells.
What is cytology?
300
These connect the ovaries to the uterus in female mammals.
What are the fallopian tubes?
300
Groups of cells that function together function on this level.
What is the tissue level?
300
These molecules contain more energy per gram than both carbohydrates and proteins.
What are lipids(fats)?
300
Two of the four tenants of Cell theory.
What are: Building blocks of life Smallest unit that performs physiological function Maintain homeostasis Come from preexisting cells
400
Study of cells at the tissue level.
What is histology?
400
These cells are among the largest neurons, and are the sole output of all motor coordination.
What are Purkinje cells(neurons)?
400
Interaction of tissues that perform major functions.
What is the organ level?
400
These molecules play several roles, including storing genetic information, and forming complexes that globally regulate cellular activity.
What is nucleic acid?
400
The difference between active and passive transport.
What is the requirement of energy?
500
Study of hormones.
What is endocrinology?
500
Named after Sir William Bowman, this key component of the nephron performs the first filtration step of waste removal from the blood in the kidney.
What is Bowman's Capsule?
500
Complex interactions between several organs to carry out a specific task.
What is the organ systems level?
500
These minerals affect the amount of water cells retain, and have an impact on the regulation of pH.
What are electrolytes?
500
The blood that travels through veins is this term, until it reaches the heart.
What is deoxygenated?