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Organism Hierarchy
7th Grade Unit 32
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hierarchy | an arrangement or classification of things according to relative importance or inclusiveness |
| Cells | the smallest unit that can live on its own and that makes up all living organisms and the tissues of the body |
| Tissues | a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function within an organism |
| Organs | a group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function in the body |
| Organ Systems | a group of organs that work together to perform a specific function in the body |
| Organisms | any living thing, like a plant, animal, bacteria, or fungus, that can function on its own and carry out life processes like growth, reproduction, and metabolism |
| Nerve Cells | type of cell that receives and sends messages from the body to the brain and back to the body |
| Nervous Tissue | a specialized tissue found in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, responsible for receiving and transmitting electrical signals throughout the body, allowing for communication and control of bodily functions |
| Brain | the central organ of the nervous system, that controls bodily functions |
| Nervous Systems | a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that controls and coordinates all bodily functions |
| Xylem Cells | cells that make a tissue of higher plants that carries water and dissolved materials upward, functions also in support and storage, |
| Vascular Tissue | a specialized plant tissue that acts like a "plumbing system" by transporting water and nutrients throughout the plan |
| Stem | The organ of a plant that provides support and holds it upright |
| Shoot System | the part of a plant that grows above ground, including the stem, leaves, flowers, and fruits, responsible for photosynthesis and capturing sunlight to produce food for the plan |