The Levels of Organization Reproductive System Edition
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What are the levels of organization?
The levels of organization is a method of organizing living things from the simplest manner to the most complex.
What is the order of organization in terms of complication?
The organization, for this unit, will be cell, tissue, organ, and organ systems.
Cells make up tissues, tissues make up organs, and organs make up an organ system!
Cell The specific cells of the reproductive system are the sex cells, or the gametes. These are known as the egg and sperm. The egg is pictured on the top and the sperm is displayed at the bottom.
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Tissue There aren't tissues that are specially designated for the
reproductive system, as the cells are. However, tissues play an important role in the functioning of the system! The two main types of tissue that are vital, and found, in the reproductive system are the connective and muscle tissues. Connective tissue: Connective tissues have many functions, including support and protection. Muscle tissue: Muscle tissue aide with posture, body support, and movement.
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Organs There are many organs in the reproductive system.
Male reproductive organs:
Female Reproductive
Scrotum
Fallopian tubes
Testes
Uterus
Penis
Organs:
Urethra
Ovary
Epididymis
Cervix
Cowper's Glands
Vagina
Prostate
Vulva
Seminal vesicles
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Organ system In this unit, this is the most complex level of organization. This includes all of the organs that work together to perform a function. An organ system is made up of organs who work together to achieve common purposes. The function of the overall (male and female) reproductive system includes producing sex cells and transporting them. The female reproductive system's function also includes nurturing the developing offspring. The male reproductive system also releases sperm into the female during sex.
A Few of the Relations between the levels of organization:
1) The ovaries produce ova, or egg cells, which are the female sex cells.
2) The uterus holds and serves as a place for the fertilized egg to develop in. 3)The Fallopian tubes are where the egg cells travel through.
4) The testes produce sperm, or the male sex cell. 5) The epididymis stores sperm.