Body Structure and Organization Topic 3202D Tissue Types and Functions Melinda Klockziem
Overview Cells Tissues Organs Systems
Tissue Cells that are similar get together to perform a particular function.
Types of Tissues Connective Skin, fat (adipose), cartilage, and bone Muscle Smooth, cardiac, and skeletal Neural Brain, spinal cord, and nerves
Organs Cells and Tissue work together to form organs Organs (examples) Heart Stomach Skin Bone Brain
Systems Organs and tissues combine to form systems
Musculoskeletal System Structure, Protection and Movement
Cardiovascular System Continuous circulation of the blood
Respiratory System Provides oxygen and removes carbon dioxide
Nervous System Controls the other organ systems
Digestion System Provides intake of nutrients for the body
Urinary System Removal of toxic wastes from the body and maintains body’s water and electrolyte balance.
Reproductive System Provides the means for animals to propagate their species.
Endocrine System Provides chemical control over many body functions.
Integumentary System The covering of the body the skin and its associated structures.