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  • Understanding Tissues: The Building Blocks of Biological Systems
    Groups of cells doing the same type of work are called tissues.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Cells: The basic building blocks of life.

    * Tissues: Collections of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.

    * Organs: Structures made up of different tissues working together for a common purpose.

    * Organ Systems: Groups of organs that cooperate to carry out major bodily functions.

    Examples of tissues:

    * Epithelial tissue: Covers surfaces like skin, lining of organs, and blood vessels.

    * Connective tissue: Supports and connects other tissues, including bone, cartilage, blood, and fat.

    * Muscle tissue: Responsible for movement, including skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle.

    * Nervous tissue: Transmits electrical signals throughout the body, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

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