Disease affects an organism by disrupting the organism's homeostasis. Homeostasis is the process by which an organism maintains a steady internal environment (stable body temperature, blood sugar level, electrolyte balance, etc.). A disease will disrupt this process.
For example, Helicobacter pylori (the bacteria responsible for most stomach ulcers in humans) disrupts homeostasis by interfering with the production of the mucus layer that protects the stomach lining cells from the hydrochloric acid in the stomach lumen.
To provide a specific response, I would need to know which disease you are referring to, as the effects can vary widely depending on the condition. Generally, diseases can impact levels of biological organization such as cells, tissues, organs, and systems. For example, a disease might cause cellular damage at the cellular level, leading to tissue dysfunction, which can impair organ function and ultimately affect the entire organ system. If you specify the disease, I can give a more tailored answer.
An adjacent organ or structure refers to an organ or tissue that is located next to or in close proximity to another organ in the body. These neighboring structures may have functional or anatomical relationships that can affect each other in cases of disease, injury, or during medical procedures.
Every organ system is separate but interrelated to the whole.The organism can survive if there is injury or disease in an organ system, in most cases, but every injury or disease also affects all the other organ systems and the organism as a whole. So if you have a pancreatic disease like Diabetes in the digestive system, eventually it will affect the heart in the circulatory system. If a person has full-thickness burn injuries (skin), it will immediately affect other systems, especially circulatory (immediately). If you have an injury resulting in paralysis below chest level, it will affect the Digestive system, urinary system, reproductive system, and can even affect skin throughout the body.The organism cannot survive, however, if one complete organ system cannot function. If the heart is injured the body can die. If the liver is too diseased, the body will die. If the lungs cannot function, the body will die. And of course, when something major attacks or damages the brain, all organ systems will fail.
Disease affects an organism by disrupting the organism's homeostasis. Homeostasis is the process by which an organism maintains a steady internal environment (stable body temperature, blood sugar level, electrolyte balance, etc.). A disease will disrupt this process.For example, Helicobacter pylori (the bacteria responsible for most stomach ulcers in humans) disrupts homeostasis by interfering with the production of the mucus layer that protects the stomach lining cells from the hydrochloric acid in the stomach lumen.
The answer will depend on the levels of WHAT!
To provide a specific answer, please specify the disease and the levels of organization you are referring to (e.g., cells, tissues, organs, systems). Each disease impacts these levels differently, such as altering cellular function, disrupting tissue integrity, impairing organ performance, or affecting the entire organism's homeostasis.
Disease can disrupt the normal functioning of the organ systems by causing inflammation, tissue damage, or impaired communication between organs. For example, infections can lead to an inflammatory response, while chronic conditions like diabetes can affect multiple systems, including the cardiovascular and nervous systems. This disruption can result in a range of symptoms and complications, ultimately compromising overall health and homeostasis. Each organ system may react differently depending on the disease's nature and severity.
Because there is less energy available at each feeding level, there is a limit to how many organisms can be a part of each progressive level.
Think for a second there, if cells make tissues, than tissues make organs. Now the fourth level of organization will be that organs make the organ system.
Worldwide, Chagas' disease affects over 15 million persons, and kills 50,000 each year
The level of organization from atom to organism is as follows: atom, molecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism. Each level builds upon the previous one to create more complex structures and functions within living organisms.
biosphere, ecosystem, community, population, organism, organ system, organ, tissue, cell, organelle, molecule, atom, and subatomic particle is this what your looking for? if not probably kingdoms.