Biological Organization

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What is epithelial tissue?

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Epithelial tissue covers and protects other tissues from contaminants and germs.

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What is the correct order of biological organization from most complex to simplest?

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Organism -> Organ System -> Organs -> Tissues -> Cells.

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What is nervous tissue?

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Nervous tissue carries messages as electrical impulses through the body.

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What is an organelle?

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An organelle is a specialized structure within a cell that performs a specific function, such as a mitochondrion.

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What is muscle tissue?

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Muscle tissue produces movement by contracting and pulling bones.

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What are the four major categories of tissues in the human body?

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Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues.

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What is the function of connective tissue?

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Connective tissue supports and holds together an organism's body.

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What is the role of muscle tissue in the body?

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Muscle tissue is responsible for producing movement.

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What is the primary function of nervous tissue?

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Nervous tissue transmits signals and processes information in the body.

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What is the difference between an organ and a tissue?

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A tissue is a group of similar cells that perform a specific function, while an organ is made up of different types of tissues working together.