What Is a Collection of Similar Cells and Surrounding Substances

question 68

Multiple Choice

What is a collection of similar cells and surrounding substances?

• A)extracellular matrix
• B)organ
• C)organ system
• D)tissue
• E)intracellular matrix

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Definitions:

Neritic

Relating to the shallow part of the sea near a coast and overlying the continental shelf, characterized by abundant marine life.

Intertidal Zone

The coastal area that is exposed to the air at low tide and submerged at high tide.

High Tide

High tide is the state of the tide when the water reaches its highest level.

Low Tide

The state of the tide when at its lowest level, typically occurring twice a day, which exposes areas of the seabed that are submerged at high tide.