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What is a tissue?
A group of similar cells that perform a particular function.
Give an example of an organ and its composition.
The brain. It is made of nervous tissue, fat tissue, and blood vessels.
Define an organ system.
A group of organs that work together to perform a specific function.
What allows the organism to maintain homeostasis?
The division of labor among cells due to the organization into tissues, organs, and organ systems.
What are two remarkable attributes of living things mentioned in the text?
Specialization and interdependence.
Explore the organization of specialized cells into tissues, then into organs, and finally into organ systems in multicellular organisms. Understand how tissues, organs, and organ systems work together to perform complex tasks in the body. Discover the importance of different types of tissues such as nervous tissue, fat tissue, and blood vessels.
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