Respond to statements 47–52 in reference to the six organization
terms listed below.
a. cell
b. organ system
c. growth
d. organ
e. development
f. tissue
M 47. This term describes the successive stages in the
formation of specialized tissues—qualitative.
M 48. This is a collection of tissues specialized for common
function.
M 49. The vertebrate circulatory system is a good example.
D 50. Here cells are working together for a specialized
function.
D 51. This is a quantitative term describing an increase in
cell numbers.
E 52. This is the smallest unit of life.
Answers: 47. e, 48. d, 49. b, 50. f, 51. c, 52. a
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