Levels of organisation

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Most animals and plants consist of different types of cells organised as tissues, organs and systems. The human respiratory system is a body system adapted for efficient gas exchange.
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Oganelle A specialised unit within a cell which performs a specific function.
Cell The basic building block of all living organisms.
Tissue A group of cells working together to perform a shared function, and often with a similar structure.
Organ A structure made up of groupsvof different tissues, working together to perform specific functions.
Organ system A group of organs with related functions, workig together to perform specific functions within the body.
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