Levels of Organization & Homeostasis
Multi-celled Organisms Organisms like humans are made of many cells. Cells have different functions (specialized cells that work together)
Determination Stem cells are the first cells present in a developing embryo Have the ability to become any type of specialized cell
Differentiation Committed cells develop specialized structures to help them do their jobs Genes are turned on or off Ex: neurons form dendrites
5 levels of organization in multi-cellular organisms: Cells – smallest unit of life Tissues – made of lots of similar cells Organs – made of tissues Systems – organs that work together Organisms – organ systems work together to perform all functions
Tissue – A group of cells working together
Tissues There are 4 types of tissues in the human body. Muscle Tissue - movement Nervous Tissue – send messages Connective Tissue - supports the body and connects its parts Epithelial Tissue – covers external and internal surfaces
Different tissues make different organs. All perform specific functions and work together to maintain homeostasis
Homeostasis Homeostasis – maintaining stable internal conditions even when external conditions are changing Examples – Regulation of body temperature (sweating, goose bumps) Maintain proper hydration (feeling thirsty)
Examples of Homeostasis Regulation of body temperature (sweating, goose bumps)
Examples of Homeostasis Maintain proper hydration (feeling thirsty)
Feedback Loops The body uses feedback loops to bring levels back to set point Negative – reverses the change to bring conditions back to set point (sweating to reduce body temp) Positive – increases change away from set point (release of hormones during puberty)