A Structure in Your Body Consists of Epithelial Cells That

question 16

Multiple Choice

A structure in your body consists of epithelial cells that absorb nutrients,muscle cells that contract to move materials through the structure,nerve cells to coordinate the structure's activities,and connective tissue holding everything together.This structure is a(n)

• A) cell.
• B) tissue.
• C) organ.
• D) organ system.
• E) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Gland

A gland above the kidney that produces hormones related to stress responses and blood pressure regulation.

Hormone

A chemical substance produced in the body that regulates and controls the activity of certain cells or organs.

Bloodstream

The flowing body fluid that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells and transports metabolic waste products away from those same cells.

Antagonist

A substance or character that opposes or inhibits the action of another in a particular situation or story.