List, and briefly define, the human body's organization levels from smallest to largest
What will be an ideal response?
1. chemical level:
a. atoms are the basic building blocks of matter
b. molecules are units formed by atoms combining
2. cellular level: cells are the smallest living unit in living organisms
3. tissue level: tissues are groupings of cells performing a common function
4. organ level: an organ is a structure consisting of two or more tissue types
5. organ system level: an organ system describes a group of organs functioning cooperatively for a common purpose
6. organism level: a human organism consists of all of the organ systems of the body working together to promote healthy functioning (homeostasis)
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