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Cards (11)

  • What are the different levels of organization in a multicellular organism?
    Organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms
  • What are organelles also known as?
    Subcellular structures
  • How can tissues be described?
    A group of similar cells working together
  • What type of tissue do epithelial cells form?
    Epithelial tissue
  • What is the function of epithelial tissue?
    Covering the body's surfaces
  • What do muscle cells form?
    Muscle tissue
  • What is the function of muscle tissue?
    Contracting and relaxing to move body parts
  • What defines an organ?
    A group of different tissues working together
  • What is the function of the stomach?
    Killing microorganisms and breaking down proteins
  • What are the levels of organization in a multicellular organism?
    • Organelles
    • Cells
    • Tissues
    • Organs
    • Organ systems
    • Organism
  • What are the functions of different organ systems?
    • Digestive system: Digests food and absorbs nutrients
    • Cardiovascular system: Transports blood and oxygen
    • Reproductive system: Produces offspring
    • Immune system: Defends against pathogens