What describes a system in anatomical terms?

• A. Groups of similar cells combine to form tissues.
• B. A group of tissues that perform a single function.
• C. A group of organs working together with a specific function.
• D. The obligation under law for a health care worker to perform services for a resident that meet the common standards of practice expected in his/her community for a comparable worker

Answer: (C)

In anatomy, a system is made up of multiple organs that work together to perform a common function for the body. This is why the best description is a group of organs working together with a specific function—such as the digestive, respiratory, or nervous systems—where each organ contributes to a coordinated task. The other statements describe different levels of organization: cells forming tissues (tissue level) and tissues grouped to perform a function (an organ level), while the remaining option relates to a legal obligation and isn’t about body structure.