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Cells work together to carry out complex functions.

Cells work together to carry out complex functions. Multicellular organisms depend on interactions among different cell types. Tissues are groups of cells that perform a similar function. Organs are groups of tissues that perform a specific or related function.

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Cells work together to carry out complex functions.

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  1. Cells work together to carry out complex functions.

  2. Multicellular organisms depend on interactions among different cell types • Tissues are groups of cells that perform a similar function. • Organs are groups of tissues that perform a specific or related function. • Organ systemsare groups of organs that carry out similar functions. • Organ systems work together to help organisms maintain homeostasis.

  3. Outer: skin cells Prevent infection, dehydration Middle: bone cells Support, protect organs Inner: intestines Increase absorption Specialized cells perform specific functions. • Cell differentiation- Process where cells develop into their mature forms. • Cells differ because different combinations of genes are expressed. • A cell’s location in an embryo helps determine how it will differentiate.

  4. Stem cells are unique body cells. • Stem cells have the ability to • divide and renew themselves • remain undifferentiated in form • develop into a variety of specialized cell types

  5. Stem cells are classified into three types • Totipotent- cangrow into any other cell type • Pluripotent- can grow into any cell type but a totipotent cell • Multipotent- can grow into cells of a closely related cell family

  6. First, an egg is fertilized by a sperm cell in a petri dish. The egg divides, forming an inner cell mass. These cells are then removed and grown with nutrients. Scientists try to control how the cells specialize by adding or removing certain molecules. • Adult stem cells • can be hard to isolate and grow. • may prevent transplant rejection. • Limited cell type potential • Embryonic stem cells • Raise ethical issues • are pluripotent andcan be grown indefinitelyin culture • May be rejected by a • patients body Stem cells come from adults and embryos

  7. The use of stem cells offers many currently realized and potential benefits. • used to treat leukemia and lymphoma. • may cure disease or replace damaged organs. • may revolutionize the drug development process.

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