U2L2 levels of organization

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The cow’s digestive system and the worm’s digestive system both break down food, but they do not look the same. Compare and contrast the two systems. What explanation can you suggest to explain the similarities and differences between the two digestive systems?

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Match the following

• a group of similar cells that are organized to perform a specific function.

• a living thing made up of one or more cells that can perform all the processes needed for life

• a group of organs that work together to perform body functions

• Different types of tissues that function together form an

tissue

organism

organ system

organ

• tissue

• organism

• organ system

• organ

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Organisms that are made up of a single cell are called ​

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organisms. Unicellular organisms have ​

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level of organization. All the functions needed for life are performed by one cell. ​

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organisms are made up of more than one cell. The cells that make up a multicellular organism are specialized and organized to perform​

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functions. Multicellular organisms have ​

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than one level of organization

Multiple Choice

In organisms, such as plants and animals, specialized cells are grouped together in tissues

• true

• false

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All ​

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are made of cells, but not all cells are the same. ​

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are fit for the job they perform. For example, cells that engulf harmful particles in the body are flexible and can take any shape. But cells that form a protective barrier, such as the cells that cover a plant stem, are stiff and regularly shaped. A ​

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has characteristics similar to the cell type that it is made of

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organisms

tissue

Cells

Multiple Choice

The tissue that lines the intestine helps release / absorb / break down

nutrients by increasing the intestinal surface area.

• release

• absorb

• break down

Multiple Choice

The long extensions of nervous tissue

connect / ingest / destroy the cells in the brain and other parts of the body.

• connect

• ingest

• destroy

Multiple Choice

The muscle cells are organized into flexible fibers because muscle tissue elongates and

absorbs / protects / contracts.

• absorbs

• protects

• contracts