Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 25, Introduction to Animals - Assessment - 25.1 What is an Animal? - Understand Key Concepts/Think Critically - Page 746: 5

Answer

a.

Work Step by Step

Option b. is incorrect. The nervous system collects information from the environment and directs activities of the parts of the body. Option c. is incorrect. The circulatory system distributes blood to all parts of the body to supply the body with nutrients. Option d. is incorrect. The digestive system processes food for the body. Option a. is correct. The excretory system collects and releases waste products outside the body.
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