Which of the Following Statements Are True of Organs and Organ

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of organs and organ systems (Select all that apply) ?

• A)An organ is made of several kinds of tissues.
• B)The stomach is an organ,but the liver is not.
• C)A kidney is an organ,but a bone is not.
• D)An organ can never be part of two organ systems.
• E)If an organ contains muscle tissue,it will probably move something.
• F)All of the organs in an organ system have specific functions that contribute to the functioning of the system as a whole.

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A part of the brain located above the brainstem that acts as a relay station, processing and transmitting sensory information to the cerebral cortex.

Meninges

The three membranes that enclose the brain and spinal cord, providing protection and supporting the central nervous system.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem to the lower back, carrying nerve impulses to and from the brain.

Brain

The brain is the central organ of the human nervous system, located in the head, responsible for processing sensory information, controlling movement, and facilitating cognitive functions.