Matching Pairs HUMAN BIOLOGYOnline version LINK NAME AND DEFINITION by Guy Kruse 1 nervous tissue 2 cardiovascular system 3 connective tissue 4 tissue 5 organ system 6 organ 7 epithelial tissue 8 muscle tissue 9 cells 10 hormone Group of similar cells working together. Layers of tightly packed cells that line the surfaces of the body. Group of nerve cells that sense stimuli and transmit signals; found in brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Group of cells that are all involved in supporting and binding other tissues of the body; i.e. tendon, cartilage, bone, and blood. Organs that work together to serve a common purpose. Basic unit of structure and function of a living organism; the basic unit of life. Structure made of two or more tissues that work together. Bands of cells that contract and allow movement. A chemical messenger molecule. Organ system made up of the heart, blood, and blood vessels.