Hierarchy of Multicellular Organisms

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What is the smallest unit of living matter?

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Cell

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What do groups of tissues form?

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An organ

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What is an example of an organ system?

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Digestive system

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What is an organism?

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Entire living thing that carries out all basic life functions.

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What is the relationship between cells, tissues, and organs?

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Cells make up tissues, and tissues make up organs.

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What is the function of an organ?

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To perform a specific function in the body, made up of different tissues.

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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 example of a multicellular organism?

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A frog.

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What is the hierarchy of multicellular organisms?

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Cell -> Tissue -> Organ -> Organ System -> Organism.

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What is the role of the digestive system?

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To break down food and absorb nutrients.