Cell Structure &
Organization
Order the following words
from largest to smallest.
Largest should go at the top of
the triangle and smallest at the
tip. Provide an example for
each.
Orginization of Life
Word Bank
ORGANISM
CELL
ORGAN
TISSUE
ORGAN SYSTEMS
1. A cell's structure is used to define its function. Below, define
the terms structure and function:
StructureFunction2. A healthy blood cell holds a round shape with a dimple. The
function of a blood cell is to transport oxygen and nutrients around
the body. To the right is a picture of sickle cell anemia. The
function of the blood cell did not change, but the structure did.
How do you think this would affect the body? What happens
when the structure does not match the function?
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Cell Structure &
Organization
Order the following words
from largest to smallest.
Largest should go at the top of
the triangle and smallest at the
tip. Provide an example for
each.
Orginization of Life
ORGANISM EX: HUMAN
KEY
Word Bank
ORGANISM
CELL
ORGAN
TISSUE
ORGAN SYSTEMS
ORGAN
SYSTEM
CARDIOVASCULAR
EX:
SYSTEM
ORGAN EX:
TISSUE EX:
1. A cell's structure is used to define its function. Below, define
the terms structure and function:
Structure- THE SHAPE OF THE CELL
Function- THE JOB OF THE CELL
2. A healthy blood cell holds a round shape with a dimple. The
function of a blood cell is to transport oxygen and nutrients around
the body. To the right is a picture of sickle cell anemia. The
function of the blood cell did not change, but the structure did.
How do you think this would affect the body? What happens
when the structure does not match the function?
THE SICKLE CELL SHAPE DOES NOT HAVE AS MUCH
SURFACE AREA TO CARRY OXYGEN AND NUTRIENTS. IT
CAN ALSO CAUSE BLODCOTS FROM THE SHAPE.
HEART
MYOCARDIUM
CELL EX:
MUSCLE
CELL