Levels of Organization A living thing capable of a separate existence is called an organism.

Living things (organism) that are composed of only one cell are called unicellular or acellular. Living things (organisms) that are composed of many cells are called multicellular. The groupings of the specific parts within a living thing are called Levels of Organization. The levels of organization in multicellular living thing include cells tissues organs organ system and organism. !ells " tiny building bloc#s of life. " basic unit of life Tissue " is a group of similar cells that perform the same function. $ %asic Types of Tissues &. 'uscle Tissue or contractile " contracts and produce more movements. (. !onnective Tissue " supports and forms the framewor# of all parts of the body. ).g. bones blood adipose tissues (fats) *. +erve Tissues " conducts nerve impulses $. )pithelial Tissues " covers surfaces line cavities and forms. ).g. s#in hollow spaces in mouth ears throat stomach etc. Organ " is a group of different tissues with specific function. ).g. heart liver stomach

Organ ,ystem " is a group of organs that wor# together to perform a specific -ob. ,ystem ,#eletal ,ystem 'uscular system 0igestive ,ystem !irculatory ,ystem 1espiratory ,ystem )xcretory ,ystem +ervous ,ystem )ndocrine ,ystem 1eproductive ,ystem 3mmune ,ystem 3ntegumentary ,ystem .unctions /rotects supports allows movement produces blood cells and stores minerals Allows body movement and maintains posture %rea#s down food and absorbs nutrients Transport nutrients wastes and other materials and plays a role in the immune response. )xchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between body and air 1emoves solid and li2uid wastes 0etects sensation and controls most function /lays a part in the regulation of metability reproduction and many other functions /erforms reproduction and controls male and female functions and behavior. !ontrols the immune responses and fight diseases /rotects regulates temperature prevent water loss

Life /rocess " a function that living things must perform in order to stay alive. &. 4etting energy (. 5sing energy *. 1eproducing 1eproduction " the process by which living things give rise to the same type of living thing. Types of 1eproduction &. ,exual reproduction " re2uires two parents (. Asexual 1eproduction $. 4rowing 6. 4etting rid of waste )xcretion " the process of getting rid of waste materials. 7. 1eacting to outside changes