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Organ system

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noun

A group of organs that work together to carry out a particular task.


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A biological unit of the body or of an organism.

Examples of systems in human body: • Circulatory systemDigestive systemEndocrine systemIntegumentary systemLymphatic systemMuscular systemNervous systemReproductive systemRespiratory systemSkeletal systemUrinary system


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How does blood is circulated in amphibians?

The frog circulatory system consist of two atria and one single ventricle. It is the only organ within the coelom which has its own protective covering. The single ventricle is not divided into two ...

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Mon Jul 23, 2012 2:00 pm
 
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Topic: How does blood is circulated in amphibians?
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Please check my work?

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Thu Jun 14, 2012 8:57 pm
 
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Xenotransplantation - the procedure

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help match biology

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Thermal insulation by adipose tissue

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