The Smallest Living Unit Within the Human Body Is

question 137

Multiple Choice

The smallest living unit within the human body is

• A) the cell.
• B) an organ.
• C) a tissue.
• D) a protein.
• E) an organ system.

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Definitions:

Karst Topography

A landscape formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone, characterized by sinkholes, caves, and underground drainage systems.

Sinkhole

A depression or hole in the ground caused by the collapse of a surface layer, often due to the dissolution of underlying limestone, volcanic activity, or water withdrawal from wells.

Stalactite

A type of speleothem that hangs from the ceiling of limestone caves, formed by the deposition of minerals from dripping water.

Limestone Caves

Natural cavities formed within limestone rock due to the dissolution of carbonate minerals by water, known for their unique formations and speleothems.