Body System Organization

Body System Organization

11th Grade · Science · 45 min· Hap-ls1-1ar

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Learning Objective

I can describe how cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems work together in the human body.

  • 1

    The human body has a hierarchical organization, meaning it's made up of nested layers, including cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.

  • 2

    Tissues are collections of similar, specialized cells that work together, while organs are structures made up of multiple tissue types.

  • 3

    An organ system is a group of organs that work together to carry out complex functions, such as the respiratory system, which includes the lungs, trachea, nose, and diaphragm.