organs, tissues, Hierachy Flashcards
1
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What’s the hierarchy of structures?
A
Organism, organ system, Organs, tissue, cells.
2
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What’s an organ system?
A
Contains one or more organ and other structures working together to perform a virtual life function. Some examples are digestive system and respiratory system.
3
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What’s in Organ?
A
Made up of two or more types of tissue that work together to perform a simple function.
4
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What is tissue?
A
A collection of similar cells that perform particular but limited function. Contains many types of specialize cells but most in organs.
