Cell Organisation

• Organelles


  Also called subcellular structures, the parts that make up a cell like the nucleus, ribosomes, and mitochondria
• Organelles


  • Each individual organelle has a specific role to play
  • When combined, multiple organelles will form a single cell
• Cells


  Come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and contain different combinations and numbers of organelles
• Specialized cells


  Different types of cells like epithelial cells, muscle cells, and glandular cells
• Tissues


  A group of similar cells that work together to carry out a particular function
• Tissues


  • Epithelial tissue
  • Muscle tissue
  • Glandular tissue
• Organs


  A group of different tissues that work together to perform a particular function
• Organs


  • Stomach
  • Pancreas
  • Liver
• Organ systems


  A group of organs that work together to perform a particular function
• Organism


  The highest level, with multiple organ systems working together
• Other examples


  • Skin
  • Teeth
  • Lungs
  • Spleen
  • Bones
  • Testes
  • Immune system
  • Nervous system
  • Respiratory system
  • Endocrine system
  • Urinary system