Chapter 2

Organisation of the Organism

How cells build up into tissues, organs, systems and organisms, and specialised cells — with an interactive exercise.

Living things are organised in levels of increasing size and complexity.

The order is: cell → tissue → organ → organ system → organism. Cells can be specialised for particular jobs (for example, red blood cells carry oxygen).

Remember

  • Cell → tissue → organ → system → organism.
  • Specialised cells suit their function.

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