Question

when many similar specialized cells are organized together, they form a system called a tissue. the cells in a tissue work together to allow the tissue to perform its function.

illustration showing long, thin cardiomyocytes connected to one another
in the heart, cardiomyocytes form cardiac muscle tissue. the function of this tissue is to expand and contract, or beat, forcefully.
cardiomyocytes are long, thin cells. in cardiac muscle tissue, groups of cardiomyocytes are lined up in the same direction. they are connected to one another on each end.

image of cardiomyocytes lined up in cardiac muscle tissue
because cardiomyocytes are connected, they can send signals to one another. these signals allow the cardiomyocytes to expand and contract with the same rhythm, so the cardiac muscle tissue beats together.

match each evidence statement to the claim that it supports.

in cardiac muscle tissue, groups of cardiomyocytes expand and contract at the same time.
in cardiac muscle tissue, groups of cardiomyocytes are joined in the same direction.

claim
a tissue is made up of many similar cells that are connected and organized.
the cells in a tissue work together to allow the tissue to carry out its function.

evidence

Explanation:

To solve this matching problem, we analyze each claim and evidence:

1. For the claim "A tissue is made up of many similar cells that are connected and organized": The evidence "In cardiac muscle tissue, groups of cardiomyocytes are joined in the same direction" supports it because being joined in the same direction shows organization and connection of similar cells (cardiomyocytes).

1. For the claim "The cells in a tissue work together to allow the tissue to carry out its function": The evidence "In cardiac muscle tissue, groups of cardiomyocytes expand and contract at the same time" supports it because expanding and contracting at the same time shows the cells working together to perform the tissue's function (beating).

Answer:

• Claim: A tissue is made up of many similar cells that are connected and organized.

Evidence: In cardiac muscle tissue, groups of cardiomyocytes are joined in the same direction.

• Claim: The cells in a tissue work together to allow the tissue to carry out its function.

Evidence: In cardiac muscle tissue, groups of cardiomyocytes expand and contract at the same time.