Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Biology with eText -- Access Card Package (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780133909029
Author: Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Kelly A. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 30, Problem 2TYK
A human’s internal organs are protected mainly by the
a. hydrostatic skeleton.
b. axial skeleton.
c. exoskeleton.
d. appendicular skeleton.
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