Title: Describe the relationship among cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.
Course: Veterinary Science I (18105-I) > Section: Understanding Anatomy and Physiology

Description should include

- the concept that
  - groups of cells form tissues with specialized functions
  - groups of tissues form organs with defined structural and functional roles
  - groups of organs form organ systems that work together to maintain homeostasis
- the basic tissue types (i.e., epithelial, connective, muscle, and nerve) and the characteristics of each, including structure, function, and examples within the body.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the parts of the cell?
- What are the functions of each cell component?
- What are the three types of muscle tissue? What are the basic characteristics of each?
- How can one organ be comprised of several different tissue types? How do these different tissue types affect the function of the organ?