Vocabulary Body Systems

What is a group of similar cells that perform a specific function called?

• Organ

• Tissue

• Organ system

• Brain

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Which term describes a structure in a plant or animal composed of different kinds of tissues that perform a specific function?

• Organ

• Tissue

• Spinal cord

• Brain

What is a group of organs that work together to perform a major function for an organism?

• Tissue

• Organ system

• Brain

• Spinal cord

Which is the main organ of the nervous system that controls most of the functions of the body?

• Spinal cord

• Organ

• Brain

• Tissue

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What links the brain to nerves in the body?

• Organ system

• Tissue

• Spinal cord

• Organ

How do tissues relate to organs in terms of structure and function?

• Tissues are larger than organs and perform more complex functions.

• Tissues are composed of organs that perform specific functions.

• Tissues are groups of similar cells that form organs to perform specific functions.

• Tissues and organs are unrelated in structure and function.

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What role does the spinal cord play in the nervous system?

• It is the main organ that controls body functions.

• It links the brain to nerves in the body.

• It is a group of organs performing a major function.

• It is a group of similar cells performing a specific function.

In what way do organ systems differ from individual organs?

• Organ systems are smaller and less complex than individual organs.

• Organ systems are groups of organs working together for a major function.

• Organ systems are composed of tissues performing specific functions.

• Organ systems are unrelated to organs in function.

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Which of the following best describes the function of the brain?

• It links the brain to nerves in the body.

• It is a group of organs performing a major function.

• It controls most of the functions of the body.

• It is a group of similar cells performing a specific function.

How do organ systems contribute to the overall function of an organism?

• They perform isolated functions unrelated to other systems.

• They work independently without interaction.

• They work together to perform major functions for the organism.

• They are composed of tissues that perform specific functions.

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