What term describes a group of organs that work together to perform a specific function?

• A. Tissue
• B. Organ System
• C. Cell
• D. Organ

Answer: (B)

A system is a set of parts that work together to achieve a common function. When several organs cooperate—such as the heart, blood vessels, and blood—their combined action forms an organ system that carries out a broader task like circulating blood and delivering nutrients. An organ is a single structure made of different tissues that performs a specific function; a tissue is a group of similar cells; a cell is the basic unit of life. Therefore, the term for a group of organs working together to perform a specific function is organ system.