What is a subsystem?

A subsystem is a coherent and somewhat independent component of a larger system.

Here is an example of some subsystems of a human body:

• Circulatory system
• Digestive system
• Nervous system
• Skeletal system

• Subsystem model of literacy

See the following online article for more information:

• Bhola's total literacy system

• Concept module: subsystem
• In overview module: Glossary (Literacy): S
• In modular book: Glossary of literacy terms
• In document collection: Reference materials
• In bookshelf: Literacy

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