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Describe the levels of structural organization that make up the human body.
Atoms combine to form molecules, molecules form organelles, tissues are composed of groups of cells, organs are composed of at least two tissue types, organ systems consist of organs that work together, and the organism represents all levels working together.
Define: atom.
Basic unit of a chemical element, composed of electrons, protons, and neutrons.
Define: molecule.
A combination of bonded atoms.
Define: organelle.
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Define: cell.
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Define: tissue.
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Define: organ.
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Define: organ system.
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The hierarchy of structural organization is organized from _____ to organism.
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Describe: collagen fibers.
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Describe: elastic fibers.
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Describe: reticular fibers.
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What are the key functions and sample body location of areolar connective tissue?
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What are the key functions and sample body location of adipose connective tissue?
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What are the key functions and sample body location of reticular connective tissue?
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Describe: dense regular connective tissue.
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Describe: dense irregular connective tissue.
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Describe: elastic connective tissue.
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Describe: cartilage.
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Describe: bone.
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Describe: blood.
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Study Notes
Structural Organization of the Human Body
- Levels of structural organization: atoms, molecules, organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and entire organism.
- Atoms are the basic units of chemical elements, composed of electrons, protons, and neutrons.
- Molecules are formed from bonded atoms, such as water.
- Organelles are specialized structures within cells that perform specific functions.
- Cells represent the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism.
- Tissues consist of groups of similar cells working together for a common function.
- Organs are structured from at least two tissue types, performing specific bodily functions.
- Organ systems consist of multiple organs that collaborate to achieve a common task.
- Organism is the highest level of structural organization, integrating all previous levels.
Types of Connective Tissues
- Collagen Fibers: Tough fibers providing high tensile strength due to they cross-link assembly, mainly composed of collagen protein.
- Elastic Fibers: Long, thin fibers forming branching networks, allowing tissues to stretch and recoil; primarily made of elastin.
- Reticular Fibers: Short, fine, branching collagenous fibers forming supportive networks for blood vessels and soft tissues, especially in connective tissue areas adjacent to other tissue types.
Specific Connective Tissues
- Areolar Connective Tissue: Loose fiber arrangement, acts as a water and salt reservoir; found mainly beneath epithelia, provides cushioning, maintains immunity, and acts as a fluid reservoir.
- Adipose Connective Tissue: Stores nutrients in adipocytes; located under the skin, around organs like kidneys and the abdomen, serves as fuel reserves, insulators, and supports organs.
- Reticular Connective Tissue: Made of reticular fibers, creating a soft skeleton supporting blood cells; located in lymphoid organs including lymph nodes and spleen.
- Dense Regular Connective Tissue: Contains parallel bundles of collagen fibers; flexible and strong in one direction, forming tendons and ligaments.
- Dense Irregular Connective Tissue: Thicker, irregularly arranged collagen bundles; found in dermis and organ capsules, resists tension in multiple directions.
- Elastic Connective Tissue: High elastic fiber content; found in elastic ligaments and large artery walls (e.g., aorta).
Specialized Connective Tissues
- Cartilage: Avascular tissue without nerve fibers, high in glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), providing support and flexibility.
- Bone: Composed of calcium salts, grants hardness and strength, supports and protects softer tissues, stores fat, and synthesizes blood cells.
- Blood: Classed as connective tissue; consists of cells suspended in plasma, with fiber components visible during clotting.
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