Question

interdependence
while each body system has specialized functions, they must collaborate to accomplish complex tasks.
example: climbing stairs
some review...
multicellular organisms are organized as:

• the individual basic unit of life
• a group of cells that work together
• a group of tissues that work together
• a group of organs that work together
• a group of organ systems that all function together

homeostasis=balance
interactions of body systems
in order for an organism, especially an animal, to survive it must

• maintain
• gather and respond to
• obtain and oxygen and nutrients
• collect and carbon dioxide and other wastes

Explanation:

1. The basic unit of life is the cell.
2. A group of cells working together is a tissue.
3. A group of tissues working together is an organ.
4. A group of organs working together is an organ - system.
5. A group of organ - systems working together is an organism.
6. For an organism to survive, it must maintain homeostasis, gather and respond to stimuli, obtain and distribute oxygen and nutrients, and collect and eliminate carbon dioxide and other wastes.

Answer:

• Cell
• Tissue
• Organ
• Organ - system
• Organism
• Homeostasis
• Stimuli
• Distribute
• Eliminate