Levels of Biological Organisation

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Course Outline

  1. Organelles and Specialized Cells
  2. Tissues and Their Functions
  3. Organs and Their Functions
  4. Organ Systems and Organisms

1. Organelles and Specialized Cells

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Organelle: A part of a cell with a specific role.
  • Specialized cell: A cell type with a particular combination and number of organelles.

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  • Multiple organelles combine to form a single cell.

Further detail

  • Examples of organelles include:

    • the nucleus
    • ribosomes
    • mitochondria
  • Cells vary in shape and size and contain different combinations and numbers of organelles.

  • Examples of specialized cells are:

    • epithelial cells
    • muscle cells
    • glandular cells

2. Tissues and Their Functions

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Tissue: A group of similar cells that work together to carry out a particular function.

Essential Points

  • Epithelial tissue covers body surfaces, including the skin and the inside of the intestines.

  • Muscle tissue contracts and relaxes to move different parts of the body.

  • Glandular tissue makes and secretes chemicals such as enzymes and hormones.

  • Similar cells work together to form tissue, such as epithelial cells forming epithelial tissue.

3. Organs and Their Functions

Key Concepts & Definitions

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Practice quiz preview

1. A cell contains a subcellular structure that performs a specific role. What is this structure called?

2. Several organelles with different roles are present together inside one structure. What do they form?

3. A set of similar cells works together to perform one particular function. Which level of organization does this describe?

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What is an organelle?

A cell part with a specific role.

What is a tissue?

A group of similar cells working together to carry out a particular function.

Which structures are examples of organelles?

The nucleus, ribosomes, and mitochondria.

Which body surfaces does epithelial tissue cover?

The skin and the inside of the intestines.

What is an organ?

A group of different tissues working together to perform a particular function.

Which tissues does the stomach combine?

Epithelial, muscular, and glandular tissues.

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