Chapter 8 - Cell Diversity Flashcards
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Tissue
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A tissue is a group of similar cells that are modified (or adapted) to carry out the same function(s)
2
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Tissue culture
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The growth of cells in or on a sterile nutrient medium outside an organism
3
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Organ
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A structure composed of a number of tissues that work together to carry out one or more functions
4
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Organ system
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Consists of a number of organs working together to carry out one or more functions
