Specialized tissues are mentioned as the means for providing control and coordination activities in living organisms, in accordance with the general principles of body organization in multicellular organisms.

Living organisms are described as using systems that provide control and coordination to respond to various events in the environment. This ensures that the correct movement is made in response to specific triggers.

Movement in response to the environment is considered carefully controlled because each change in the environment elicits an appropriate, specific movement. This suggests a precise coordination and regulation of movements based on specific environmental triggers.

The movement in response to changes in the environment is a protective mechanism for living organisms. For instance, when exposed to bright light or touching a hot object, organisms detect the change and respond with movement to safeguard themselves from ...

The examples include a cat running, which could be in response to seeing a mouse, plants growing towards sunlight, children seeking pleasure and fun while swinging, and buffaloes chewing cud to enhance the digestion of tough food. These movements are ...