Levels of Organization

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What is the correct order of organization in living things from most basic (simple) to most complex?

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Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

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What is an example of an organ system?

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An organ system is a group of organs that work together to perform a specific function, such as the circulatory system.

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What do you call a group of unicellular organisms living together, but not dependent on each other?

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Colony

Front

Which type of tissue sends and receives messages?

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Nervous tissue

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What is an example of an organ?

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Heart, liver, or brain.

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Define 'cell' in the context of levels of organization.

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The basic unit of life that can perform all life processes.

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What is a 'tissue'?

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

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What is an 'organ'?

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A structure made up of different types of tissues that work together to perform a specific function.

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What is an 'organ system'?

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A group of organs that work together to carry out a particular function in the body.

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What is a 'multicellular organism'?

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An organism made up of many cells that are dependent on each other.