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b. Molecules, in turn, associate in specific ways to form these microscopic structures, the smallest
units of all living things. All of them have some common functions, but individual cells vary
widely in size and shape, reflecting their particular functions in the body.
<cellular level>
c. In complex organisms such as trees or human beings, the structural ladder continues on to this
level. They consist of groups of similar cells that have a common function. Each of the four
basic types (epithelial, connective, muscular, and neural) plays a definite but different role in
the body.
<tissue level>
d. A structure composed of two or more tissue types that performs a specific function for the
body. At this level of organization, extremely complex functions become possible.
<organ level>
e. A group of organs that work together to accomplish a common purpose. For example, the heart
and blood vessels of the cardiovascular system circulate blood continuously to carry nutrients
and oxygen to all body cells.
<organ system>
f. In all, 11 organ systems make up the living human being, which represents the highest level of
structural organization. This level is the sum total of all structural levels working together to
keep us alive.
<organismal level>
B. Organ System Overview
1. Forms the external body covering; protects deeper tissue from injury; synthesizes vitamin D;
location of cutaneous receptors (pain, pressure, etc.) and sweat and oil glands.
<integumentary system>
2. Protects and supports body organs; provides a framework the muscles use to cause movement;
blood cells are formed within bones; stores minerals.
<skeletal system>
3. Allows manipulation of the environment, locomotion, and facial expression; maintains posture;
produces heat.
<muscular system>
4. Fast-acting control system of the body; responds to internal and external changes by activating
appropriate muscles and glands.
<nervous system>
5. Glands secrete hormones that regulate processes such as growth, reproduction, and nutrient use
by body cells.
<endocrine system>
6. Blood vessels transport blood, which carries oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, wastes, etc.; the
heart pumps blood.
<cardiovascular system>
7. Picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels and returns it to blood; disposes of debris in the lymphatic
stream; houses white blood cells involved in immunity.
<lymphatic system>
8. Keeps blood constantly supplied with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide; the gaseous exchanges
occur through the walls of the air sacs of the lungs.
<respiratory system>
9. Breaks food down into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells;
indigestible foodstuffs are eliminated as feces.
<digestive system>
10. Eliminates nitrogen-containing wastes from the body; regulates water, electrolyte, and acid-base
balance of the blood.
<urinary system>
11. Overall function of this system is production of offspring. Testes produce sperm and male sex
hormone; ovaries produce eggs and female sex hormones.
<reproductive system>
a. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
b. 1, 4, 2, 5, 3, 6
c. 3, 1, 2, 4, 6, 5
d. 1, 4, 2, 3, 6, 5
e. 4, 1, 3, 2, 6, 5
a. water
b. oxygen
c. gravity
d. atmospheric pressure
e. nutrients
15. Using the terms listed below, fill in the blank with the proper term.
anterior / superior / medial / proximal / superficial / posterior / inferior / lateral / distal / Deep
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