Human beings are complex organisms made up of trillions of cells organized into various tissues and organs that work together in biological systems and subsystems. The human body contains over 20 different cell types that perform specialized functions. For example, red blood cells carry oxygen through the body while white blood cells protect against disease. Key organs like the brain, heart, and those in the digestive system are each comprised of multiple tissue types that allow them to effectively carry out critical life functions. This high level of organization from cells to tissues to organs to biological systems is what allows human beings to think, move, and survive as uniquely capable organisms.