Biology GCSE
Organ system
What Organ system means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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A level of organisation formed when organs are built up together, contributing to the functioning of the whole organism.
A group of organs that cooperate to carry out a major function, such as digestion or gas exchange.
Topics that use Organ system
- Principles of organisation (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Cell
- Cell specialisation
- Levels of organisation
- Organ
- Structure and function of animal organs
- Structure and function of plant organs
- Tissue
- Cooperation of tissues within organs
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