levels of organisation Flashcards
cells, tissues, organs, organ systems
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what is a cell
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the smallest, basic unit of life that is responsible for all of life’s processes
2
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what is a tissue
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tissues are composed of cells with similar structures and functions
3
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what is an organ
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an organ is a structure composed of different tissues that work together to perform a specific function
3
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what is an organ system
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An organ system is a collection of organs that are functionally related and cooperate to carry out a specific task or set of tasks within an organism
4
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what is the level of organisation
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cell, tissue, organ, organ system
