cellular hierarchy s7l2c explain that cells are organized into tissues, tissues into organs, organs...
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Cellular Hierarchy
S7L2c Explain that cells are organized into tissues, tissues into organs, organs into systems and
systems into organisms.
Cellular HierarchyCells (Least complex)
Tissues
Organs
Organ systems
Organism (Most complex)
Unicellular
• Only one cell• The single cell carries out all life functions.• Examples– bacteria– amoebas
Multicellular• Composed of many cells• Cells group together and divide labor• Cells become specialized for specific functions• Cells take on special shapes because of special
jobs• Examples–blood cells, nerve cells, liver cells, muscle
cells, skin cells
Tissues• Cells grouped together to perform the same
function• Four basic types in the body– Epithelial tissue (skin, ducts, and tubes)–Connective tissue (cartilage and blood)–Muscle tissue (moves bones, digestive organs and
heart)–Nervous tissue (carries messages)
Organs
• Several types of tissues grouped together• Usually perform a complex task• Examples– Brain– Heart– Stomach – Lungs
Organ Systems
• Several organs working together for a particular function
• Examples–Digestive system–Circulatory system–Nervous system
Examples of Cellular HierarchyExamples of Tissues Examples of Organs Examples of
Organ Systems
Epithelial Skin integumentary
Nerve Brain nervous
Connective Heart circulatory
Muscle Biceps brachii muscular