# Cells and Systems

Central concept: **Living Systems**

## Connections

- Living Systems (composed of) -> Cells
- Cells (form) -> Tissues
- Tissues (form) -> Organs
- Organs (organize into) -> Body Systems
- Cells (includes) -> Plant Cells
- Cells (includes) -> Animal Cells
- Living Systems (can be) -> Single-Celled Organisms
- Living Systems (can be) -> Multicelled Organisms
- Cells (perform) -> Transport Processes
- Body Systems (enable) -> Response to Stimuli
- Body Systems (studied by) -> Science
- Organs (subject of) -> Science

## Notes

- **Living Systems**: Organisms organized at multiple levels from cells to complex structures [Topic](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/17317)
- **Cells**: Basic unit of life; all living things composed of cells [Outcome](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/17320), [Outcome](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/17320)
- **Tissues**: Groups of similar cells that work together [Outcome](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/17320), [Outcome](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/17320)
- **Organs**: Structures made of tissues that perform specific functions [Outcome](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/17320), [Outcome](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/17320)
- **Plant Cells**: Have cell walls and other structures distinct from animal cells [Outcome](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/17320), [Outcome](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/17320)
- **Animal Cells**: Have cell membranes; lack cell walls [Outcome](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/17320), [Outcome](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/17320)
- **Single-Celled Organisms**: One cell performs all life functions; example amoeba [Outcome](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/17320), [Outcome](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/17320)
- **Multicelled Organisms**: Many cells work together; cells specialize in different functions [Outcome](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/17320), [Outcome](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/17320)
- **Body Systems**: Respiration, circulation, digestion, excretion, sensory awareness [Outcome](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/17321)
- **Transport Processes**: Diffusion and osmosis move gases and liquids based on concentration [Outcome](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/17320), [Outcome](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/17320)
- **Response to Stimuli**: Body changes in response to internal and external conditions [Outcome](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/17321)
- **Health Research**: Studies improve understanding of cells, organs and systems [Outcome](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/17322)

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### Sources

- node:n1: Sciences › Science (7–9) › Grade 8 › Unit B: Cells and Systems › Outcomes for Science, Technology and Society (STS) and Knowledge (https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/17319)
- node:n2: Sciences › Science (7–9) › Grade 8 › Unit B: Cells and Systems › Outcomes for Science, Technology and Society (STS) and Knowledge (https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/17320)
- node:n3: Sciences › Science (7–9) › Grade 8 › Unit B: Cells and Systems › Outcomes for Science, Technology and Society (STS) and Knowledge (https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/17321)
- node:n4: Sciences › Science (7–9) › Grade 8 › Unit B: Cells and Systems › Outcomes for Science, Technology and Society (STS) and Knowledge (https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/17319)
- node:n5: Sciences › Science (7–9) › Grade 8 › Unit B: Cells and Systems › Outcomes for Science, Technology and Society (STS) and Knowledge (https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/17320)
- node:n6: Sciences › Science (7–9) › Grade 8 (https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/17317)
- node:n7: Sciences › Science (7–9) › Grade 8 › Unit B: Cells and Systems › Outcomes for Science, Technology and Society (STS) and Knowledge (https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/17322)