The Organ System That Removes Waste Products from the Blood

question 52

Multiple Choice

The organ system that removes waste products from the blood is the ____ system.

• A)urinary
• B)circulatory
• C)endocrine
• D)nervous

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

Situated under the thalamus, this brain region is crucial for orchestrating the activities of the autonomic nervous system and pituitary secretion, thereby regulating core bodily functions such as temperature control, thirst, and hunger to maintain internal balance.

Senses Except Smell

This refers to the human body's capabilities to experience the world through vision, hearing, touch, and taste.

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that acts as a relay station, processing and transmitting sensory information to the cerebral cortex.

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain in the temporal lobe, crucial for memory formation and spatial navigation.