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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question

Question

The correct sequence of levels in life's hierarchy of man, proceeding downward is: a. nervous cell, nervous tissue, brain, nervous system b. brain, nervous system, nervous tissue, nervous cell c. nervous system, nervous tissue, brain, nervous cell d. nervous system, brain, nervous tissue, nervous cell
Options
A nervous cell, nervous tissue, brain, nervous system
B brain, nervous system, nervous tissue, nervous cell
C nervous system, nervous tissue, brain, nervous cell
D nervous system, brain, nervous tissue, nervous cell
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Proceeding downward means from largest to smallest. The correct order is: Nervous System (largest) -> Brain (an organ within the system) -> Nervous Tissue (which makes up the brain) -> Nerve Cell (the smallest unit).

Hint

Start with the whole system and break it down into its components.

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