Organized groups of cells (plus their intercellular substances) that have a common purpose form a(n) ________.


A) organ
B) tissue
C) organism
D) organ system


B) tissue

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A. turns the eye outward, away from the midline. B. rotates the eye clockwise. C. rotates the eye counterclockwise. D. rolls the eye upward.

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A. Supporting cell B. Fungiform cell C. Olfactory receptor cell D. Basal cell

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