Body Organization

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What is the most complex part of a multicellular organism?

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The respiratory system.

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What is the dark structure in the middle of each cell?

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The nucleus.

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What defines a specialized cell?

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A specialized cell has a specific role to perform.

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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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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

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What are the brain, spinal cord, and nerves collectively known as?

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An organ system.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus controls the cell's activities and contains genetic material.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the difference between a tissue and an organ?

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A tissue is a group of similar cells working together, while an organ is made up of different tissues working together.

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What is an example of a tissue in the human body?

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Muscle tissue.

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What is the role of the respiratory system?

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The respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange, bringing oxygen into the body and removing carbon dioxide.