Levels of Organization In Multicellular Organisms
Levels of Organization
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
Cells Tissue Organs Organ System Organism
Level 1--Cells Are the basic
unit of structure and function in living things. Serve a specific
function
Level 1 - Cells Like people, cells have different jobs and can work together
What type of cell is this?
Red Blood Cell
Goblet cells secrete mucus
Epithelial Cells
What type of cells are these?
Plant Cell
Level 2 - Tissue Made up of cells that are similar in
structure and function and which work together to perform a specific activity Examples - blood, epithelial,
bone, muscle tissue
Level 2 - Tissue Epithelial
Bone
Level 2 - Tissue
Muscle Tissue
Level 3 - Organs Made up of tissues that work
together to perform a specific activity Examples - heart, brain, skin
Level 3 - Organs
The heart is primarily made up of muscle tissue, but also contains connective and nervous tissue.
Level 3 - Organ Human Brain
Level 3 - Organs Skin is the largest organ in the body. It creates a barrier between the outside world and your insides.
Level 3 - Organs
Bones are organs
Plant Organ A beet is part of a root
A leaf is an organ where the plant does photosynthesis
Level 4 – Organ Systems Groups of two or more organs that work
together to perform a specific function for the organism. Examples - circulatory system, nervous
system, skeletal system
Digestive System
Muscle System Make movements
possible Protect internal organs Help with organ function
Skeletal System Support Protection Muscle
attachment
Respiratory System Brings nutrients
such as oxygen into the body Takes waste such as carbon dioxide out of the body
Nervous System Neuron Nervous Tissue Brain Nervous System
Plant Organ System Plants have two
organ systems Shoot system Root System
Level 5 - Organism Entire living things that can carry out all
basic life processes. Meaning they can take in materials, release energy from food, release wastes, grow, respond to the environment, and reproduce.