Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781285866932
Author: Lauralee Sherwood
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Introduction:

The different levels of the body organization are described below:

Chemical level:

The chemical levels of the organization include the atoms and the molecules, that combine together in an arranged manner to form a cell as well as all the body structures.

Cells:

The cells are the basic functional and structural unit of life. An organism can have either a single cell or multiple cells. If something lacks cellular organization, they cannot be considered as living. A cell is capable of performing all the functions essential for life.

Tissue:

The tissue is the group of cells performing similar functions and hasthe same structure. In a multicellular organism, they perform a particular role inthe maintenance of normal physiology.

Organ:

Many tissues together form organs. The organs are the cluster of tissues which perform a self-contained and self-vital function. Different tissues in the organs perform a different function, which is essential to carry out various physiological processes.

Organ system:

The organ system is the group of organs, which is involved in carrying out a specific physiological process. For example,the digestive system has various organs and is responsible for digestion in the organism.

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