Human Biology, 14 Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-25924-574-9

Chapter 6 - Section 6.6 - Homeostasis - Check Your Progress - Page 128: 1

Answer

The heart pumps blood through blood vessels. These blood vessels carry oxygen (from the lungs) and nutrients (from the digestive tract) to organs throughout the body and transport waste away from these organs to excretory organs to maintain homeostasis.

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The heart pumps blood through blood vessels. These blood vessels carry oxygen (from the lungs) and nutrients (from the digestive tract) to organs throughout the body and transport waste away from these organs to excretory organs to maintain homeostasis.
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