Levels of Organization in Living Things

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

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Cell

Front

What is a group of similar cells that perform a specific function?

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Tissue

Front

What is a structure made up of different types of tissues working together?

Back

Organ

Front

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

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Organ system

Front

What is the highest level of organization in living things?

Back

Organism

Front

What is the term for the arrangement of cells, tissues, and organs in an organism?

Back

Structure

Front

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

Back

Heart, lungs, stomach

Front

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

Back

Circulatory system, respiratory system

Front

How do organ systems work together?

Back

They collaborate to maintain homeostasis and support life functions.

Front

What is the function of tissues in an organism?

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To perform specific tasks that contribute to the overall function of organs.