Grade 10 Science Chapter 3.

1: The Hierarchy of Structure in Animals Name: ______________

Read pages 73-76.

Organisms can be made up of a single cell ( unicellular) or many cells ( multicellular). Animals are
multicellular. The complexity of their bodies varies considerably and their bodies look very different.

Recall that cells become specialized to carry out a particular function. All animals are made up of cells
that are organized in a way that allows them to perform all of life’s functions.

Define the following terms:

Hierarchy

Tissue

Organ

Organ System

How the Bodies of Animals are Organized

General Organization Structure

Group
together with
group Group Group
tissues to
together together to together to
form
to form form form
Cells Tissues Organs Organ System Organism

Specific Examples

Heart Heart Heart Circulatory System Deer

muscle cell muscle cell

Alveolus cell Lung Tissue Lung Respiratory System Human

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Grade 10 Science Chapter 3.1: The Hierarchy of Structure in Animals Name: ______________

Read pages 73-76.

Types of Animal Tissues

Define the following:

Epithelial tissue

Connective tissue

Muscle tissue

Nerve tissue

Complete the table

Type of Animal Tissue Example Function

Answer questions 2, 3, 4,5,6 on page 76

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