Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14, Problem 9TY
Once nutrients are absorbed into the circulatory system, the next major organ they pass through is the:
a. heart
b. liver
c. kidneys
d. brain
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Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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