Cellular Organization

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell is the basic unit of life and the building block of all living things.

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What do we call a group of organs that work together to perform a specific function?

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An organ system.

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What level of organization is the heart classified as?

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The heart is classified as an organ.

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What is a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function called?

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Tissue.

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What do you have when multiple organ systems work together?

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An organism.

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What is the term for the smallest unit of life?

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Cell.

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What is the function of tissues in the body?

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Tissues perform specific functions by grouping similar cells together.

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What is an example of an organ system in the human body?

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The circulatory system.

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What is the relationship between cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems?

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Cells make up tissues, tissues make up organs, and organs make up organ systems.

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What type of tissue is responsible for movement in the body?

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Muscle tissue.