Levels of Organization
Cell Specialization Zygote: fertilized cell created by the union of the egg and sperm Embryonic stem cells Created during earliest divisions Potential to become any type of cell Average human: 100 trillion cells Over 200 types of human cells
Determination Determination Stem cell genes program the cell to be a specific type Few weeks into development Irreversible
Stem cell programmed to become a muscle cell ON ON ON Genes (switches) exist in both cells, but are activated in one type and deactivated in the other. Stem cell programmed to become a nerve cell ON ON ON
Differentiation Differentiation Cells acquire the structures & functions of a specialized cell
Programmed cell death (apoptosis) between the fingers
Webbed Toes
Organization Cell: Basic unit Tissue: Group of cells 4 types Organ: Groups of tissue Ex: lung contains each tissue Organ System: Group of organs working together Digestive System Organism: all organ systems working together
Body Tissues Muscle: contracting cells Skeletal, cardiac cells
Body Tissues Connective Tissue: Support the body Bone, fat, tendons
Body Tissues Epithelial: protection sheet of cells skin, stomach lining
Body Tissues Nerve Tissue: Transmit electric signals Brain & Spinal Cord
Kobe Kuiz What is a zygote? What is the specific function of a stem cell? How does “determination” differ from “differentiation”? Cells are programmed to die during a process called ______. From smallest to largest, name the 5 levels of organization. Name the four types of tissues. Which tissue is able to stretch and contract? Which tissue transmits electric signals? Which tissue covers and protects the body? Which tissue connects the body?