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A cell is __________.
The basic building block of a living organism.
A tissue is __________.
A group of cells with a similar structure and function working together.
Muscular tissue contracts to bring about __________.
Movement.
An organ is __________.
A collection of tissues working together to perform a specific function.
The stomach contains __________, __________, and __________ tissues.
Glandular, muscular, and epithelial.
An organ system is __________.
A group of organs working together to perform specific functions.
The digestive system contains organs such as __________, __________, and __________.
The stomach, the small intestine, and the large intestine.
The basic building block of a living organism is called __________.
A cell.
A group of cells with a similar structure is known as __________.
A tissue.
The function of muscular tissue is to bring about __________.
Movement.
A collection of tissues that perform a specific function is called __________.
An organ.
The organ made up of glandular, muscular, and epithelial tissues is the __________.
Stomach.
A group of organs that work together is known as an __________.
Organ system.
Examples of organs in the digestive system include __________.
Stomach, small intestine, large intestine.
__________ are collections of specialized cells working together.
Tissues.
__________ is the basic functional unit of all living things.
A cell.
Organs are made up of multiple types of __________.
Tissues.
The function of the digestive system is to break down __________.
Food.
Muscular tissue is involved in the process of __________.
Movement.
The __________ contains glands that aid in the digestive process.
Stomach.
Cells with similar structure and function form __________.
Tissues.
The __________ is an example of an organ system associated with digestion.
Digestive system.
The __________ of an organism consists of many working parts that perform specific functions.
Organ system.
In multicellular organisms, tissues work together to form __________.
Organs.
The study of structures in living organisms is part of __________.
Biology.
The small intestine is lined with __________ tissue.
Epithelial.
__________ tissues can contract, allowing movement.
Muscular.
The large intestine is part of the __________ system.
Digestive.
__________ are essential for the function of all living organisms.
Cells.
__________ systems coordinate activities in complex organisms.
Organ.
__________ tissue protects organs and lines cavities.
Epithelial.
__________ is the process involving the breakdown of food into nutrients.
Digestion.
__________ describes a group of organs and tissues working together towards a common function.
Organ system.
The three main types of tissue in the human body are __________, __________, and __________.
Muscular, epithelial, and connective.
The __________ contains specialized cells that secrete enzymes.
Glandular tissue.
__________ refers to the biological structures at the cellular level.
Cell organization.
A collection of different tissues supporting a specific function is an __________.
Organ.
The process that begins in the mouth and continues in the stomach is called __________.
Digestion.
__________ refers to a group of organs that performs specific functions such as absorption and excretion.
Organ system.
__________ tissues perform movements within the body.
Muscular.
The __________ works with the small intestine to complete digestion.
Stomach.
__________ tissues form barriers and protective layers around organs.
Epithelial.
A group of similar cells that perform a specific function are called __________.
Tissues.
The __________ helps to break down food into smaller particles.
Stomach.
__________ are organized structures formed by tissues.
Organs.
__________ support and bind other tissues and organs.
Connective tissues.
The __________ consists of the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.
Digestive system.
__________ are responsible for transporting nutrients throughout the body.
Blood.
The main function of the epithelial tissue is to __________.
Cover and protect surfaces.
The digestive system begins in the __________.
Mouth.
__________ systems interact to maintain homeostasis in an organism.
Organ.
In plant biology, the functional analogy to animal tissue is __________.
Plant tissue.
The function of the stomach is to mix food with digestive __________.
Juices.
__________ is essential for nutrient absorption in the digestive system.
Surface area.
The main type of muscular tissue responsible for voluntary movement is __________.
Skeletal muscle.
An example of __________ tissue is found in the lining of the digestive tract.
Epithelial.
__________ collections of specialized cells are crucial for proper function within an organism.
Tissues.
The basic structural and functional unit of an organism is known as a __________.
Cell.
__________ provides organization to the body right down to the cellular level.
Tissue.
The __________ tracks the process of digestion from beginning to end.
Digestive system.
The __________ of the digestive system are critical for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients.
Organs.
__________ refers to tissues that connect different parts of the body together.
Connective tissue.
Muscles, nerves, and connective tissues are part of the __________ in the body.
Tissue types.
The __________ carries out many essential functions needed for sustaining life.
Digestive system.
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