Unit 3: Homeostasis - Levels of Organization in Living Organisms -

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Cell

basic unit of structure and function of living things.

<p>basic unit of structure and function of living things.</p>
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Specialized Cell

a cell that has a specific shape (structure) and function

<p>a cell that has a specific shape (structure) and function</p>
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Tissue

group of specialized cells of the same kind that work together to perform the same function.

<p>group of specialized cells of the same kind that work together to perform the same function.</p>
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Organ

structure composed of two or more types of tissues that work together to perform a particular function.

<p>structure composed of two or more types of tissues that work together to perform a particular function.</p>
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Organ System

group of organs that work together to perform a particular function for the organism.

<p>group of organs that work together to perform a particular function for the organism.</p>
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Nervous System

organ system that consists of the brain, spinal cord, and a complex network of nerves that carries electrical messages throughout the body.

<p>organ system that consists of the brain, spinal cord, and a complex network of nerves that carries electrical messages throughout the body.</p>
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Neuron

a nerve cell, is the basic unit of the nervous system and is responsible for receiving, processing, and transmitting information through the body

<p>a nerve cell, is the basic unit of the nervous system and is responsible for receiving, processing, and transmitting information through the body</p>