How Are Tissues and Organs Different
The body has levels of organization that build on each other. Cells make up tissues, tissues make up organs, and organs make up organ systems. The function of an organ system depends on the integrated activity of its organs. For instance, digestive system organs cooperate to process food.

How do tissues form organs?

When different types of tissues are organized together to perform a complex function, it’s called an organ. The heart is an organ. It has muscle tissue, connective tissue, and nerve tissue all working together to pump blood.

What are tissues?

Tissue is a group of cells that have similar structure and that function together as a unit. … There are four main tissue types in the body: epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous. Each is designed for specific functions.

Marcus Vance

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