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Hierarchical Organization

Hierarchical Organization. Quarter 2. Organization of Multicellular Organisms. The body has an hierarchical organization. Hierarchy is the arrangement of a particular set of items that are represented as being "above," "below," or "at the same level as" one another.

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Hierarchical Organization

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  1. Hierarchical Organization Quarter 2

  2. Organization of Multicellular Organisms • The body has an hierarchical organization. • Hierarchy is the arrangement of a particular set of items that are represented as being "above," "below," or "at the same level as" one another.

  3. Organization of Multicellular Organisms • Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in the body. • Cells have different shapes & characteristics based on their function

  4. Organization of Multicellular Organisms • Tissue is a group of similar cells performing the same or similar function. • The different types of tissue perform different functions Muscle Tissue

  5. Organization of Multicellular Organisms • Organ is a group of similar tissues that perform a similar, specific, and often complex function. • Types of Organs • Heart, Liver, Kidneys, Brain, Stomach, etc Heart

  6. Organization of Multicellular Organisms • An organ system is a group of organs that work together to perform a major function. • The human body has over 9 different major organ systems. • Nervous, Circulatory, Respiratory, Digestive, Excretory, Immune, Muscular, Skeletal, & Endocrine. Muscular System

  7. Organization of Multicellular Organisms • Organ Systems work together to function as a Multicellular Organism! • Dog, cat, human.. Organism

  8. Organization of Multicellular Organisms

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