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Functional pathway
A sequence of organs arranged so that each step leads logically to the next.
Organ
A structure made of two or more tissues working together to perform a specific function.
Organ system
A group of organs that work together to carry out a major life process.
Stem cells
Unspecialized cells that can divide and differentiate into many different specialized cell types.
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Structural integrity
The ability of an organ to hold its shape and continue functioning under stress.
Tissue
A group of similar, specialised cells working together to perform one function.
Tissue composition
The specific arrangement of tissues inside an organ that enables it to function.