Practice Question
Which term means a group of similar cells combined to perform a common function?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Tissue.
Rationale:
💎 A tissue is defined as a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.
💎 Examples include muscle tissue, epithelial tissue, nervous tissue, and connective tissue.
💎 Organs are composed of several different tissues working together for a larger function.
💎 Systems are groups of organs, and an organism is a complete living being.
💎 Therefore, the correct term for a group of similar cells with a shared function is tissue.
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Question Details
- Category: HESI A2
- Subcategory: Comprehensive HESI A2 Exam(s) Series
- Domain: Comprehensive Hesi A2~2025
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