Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11877-456-6
ISBN 13: 978-1-11877-456-4

Chapter 4 - The Tissue Level of Organization - Checkpoint - Page 107: 1

Answer

A tissue is a group of cells that have a common embryonic origin, and work together to perform specific functions for the organism.

Work Step by Step

Tissues--epithelium. connective tissue, muscle and nerve -- vary in cell type, amount of extracellular material, connections, and physical states (blood to bone) and sensitivity to stimuli.
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