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Chapter 7, Problem 1UCRPA
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Introduction: There are eleven major systems of the body and each system has specialized functions. These systems include the circulatory system, the digestive system, the endocrine system, the exocrine system, the immune system, the muscular system, the nervous system, the renal system, the reproductive system, the respiratory system, and the skeletal system.

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Answer to Problem 1UCRPA

Correct answer:

Option c. is given as “Excretory”. “Urologic” refers to the excretory system of the body.

Therefore, option c. is correct.

Explanation of Solution

Reasons for the correct statement:

The word “urologic” refers to the urinary system (renal system) that functions for the excretion of liquid waste as urine.

Hence, option c. is correct.

Reasons for the incorrect statement:

Option a. is given as “Digestive”. The digestive system takes care of the digestion of food material in the body.

Hence, option a. is an incorrect answer.

Option b. is given as “Endocrine”. The endocrine system refers to the distribution of hormones and their related functions.

Hence, option b. is an incorrect answer.

Hence, options a. and b. are incorrect answers.

Conclusion

The word “urologic” refers to the excretory system of the body.

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