Asked by Samantha Haklits on May 17, 2024
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What is the organ system that forms blood cells?
A) cardiovascular
B) integumentary
C) skeletal
D) endocrine
Blood Cells
The cells that circulate in the blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Cardiovascular
Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels, and the circulation of blood throughout the body.
Endocrine
Pertaining to glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood rather than through a duct, regulating various bodily functions.
- Familiarize oneself with the purposes served by different anatomical systems, namely digestive, respiratory, endocrine, nervous, cardiovascular, integumentary, skeletal, and lymphatic.
- Recognize the relationship between body systems and physiological processes such as blood cell formation, stimulus response, and temperature control.
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Lawanda ClinardMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The skeletal system includes the bone marrow, which is responsible for producing red and white blood cells and platelets.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the purposes served by different anatomical systems, namely digestive, respiratory, endocrine, nervous, cardiovascular, integumentary, skeletal, and lymphatic.
- Recognize the relationship between body systems and physiological processes such as blood cell formation, stimulus response, and temperature control.