System Function
Skeletal protects internal organs and assists in locomotion
Reproductive responsible for the production of offspring
Respiratory removes carbon dioxide while supplying the blood with oxygen
Endocrine secretes hormones into the blood that control growth, metabolism, and stress response
Digestive obtains nutrients for the body by breaking down food, absorbing water, and eliminating waste
Excretory maintains water and chemical balance by eliminating waste products
According to the chart, if Holly complained to her mother that her stomach hurt and she could not breathe, which organ systems are most likely being affected?
A.
skeletal and respiratory
B.
reproductive and excretory
C.
digestive and respiratory
D.
endocrine and skeletal
1 answer
Based on the symptoms of stomach pain and difficulty breathing, the organ systems most likely being affected are:
C. digestive and respiratory
The digestive system is affected due to the stomach pain, while the respiratory system is affected due to the difficulty in breathing.
