Levels of Organization of Organisms

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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 is a group of similar cells that work together called?

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A tissue.

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What do we call a structure made up of different types of tissues that work together?

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An organ.

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What is an organ system?

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A group of organs that work together to perform a specific function.

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Can you name an example of a tissue?

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Muscle tissue, connective tissue, or nervous tissue.

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What is the largest level of organization in living organisms?

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The organism level.

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What is the level of organization that includes groups of organs?

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The organ system level.

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What is the smallest level of organization in living organisms?

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The cellular level.

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What is an example of an organ?

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Heart, lungs, or stomach.

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How do tissues and organs relate to each other?

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Tissues make up organs, and organs make up organ systems.