Levels of Organisation in the Body 1. Cells Are the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms.

2. Tissues Groups of cells that have a similar structure and perform specific functions/function. Four basic types: 1. Epithelial tissues covering tissues e.g. skin, lung, bladder, stomach

2. Connective tissues supporting tissues e.g. bone, cartilage, tendons.

3. Muscle tissues concerned with movement e.g. heart, skeletal muscle smooth and striated.

4. Nerve tissues concerned with transmission of electrical impulses.

3. Organ A structure made up of several different tissues that perform a function/functions. E.g. liver, bladder, heart, brain, spleen, ovary

4. System A number of organs working together to perform one major function. E.g. circulatory, respiratory, nervous, endocrine.

5. Organisms Systems come together to form organisms. Organisms are independent living things that show al the characteristics of living things. What are they? (excretion, growth, reproduction, movement, response)