1. Body Organization

2. Cells You already know a TON about cells! Is the basic unit of structure and function Complex organisms are composed of trillions of cells Each cell has a different function based on where it is in the body

3. Tissues Tissues- a group of similar cells that perform the same function

4. Types of Tissue Muscle tissue -allows your body to move by shortening and stretching out

5. Nervous Tissue Nervous tissue –carries electrical messages back and forth between the brain and other parts of the body

6. Connective Tissues -connects and supports parts of your body -Bones and fat are connective tissue

7. Epithelial Tissue –covers surface of body and internal organs – protects whatever is underneath

8. Organs A structure composed of different kinds of tissue All organs will perform a specific job (each type of tissue in the organ will help carry out that specific job)

9. Organ Systems Each organ is part of an organ system Organ system- a group of organs that work together to perform a major function

10. Circulatory System Transports materials to and from cell throughout your body

11. Digestive System Breaks down food and absorbs nutrients

12. Nervous System Detects information from the environment and controls body functions

13. Skeletal System Supports and Protects the body

14. Endocrine System Controls many body process by using chemical reactions

15. Muscular System Enables movement of the body and internal organs

16. Respiratory System Takes in oxygen and eliminates carbon dioxide

17. Excretory System Removes wastes from your body.