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What is the difference between organ and organ system?
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Solution
| Organ | Organ system |
| Several tissues together contribute to specific functions inside the body and constitute an organ. | Many organs act together to perform a specific life process and constitute an organ system. |
| E.g. epithelial cells, nerve cells, muscle cells, etc. | E.g. digestive system |
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