Think about what your body does within a 24-hour period and name the life functions that take place.

What will be an ideal response?


During a 24-hour period, the body goes through all life functions except reproduction. Activities that occur are movement, ingestion, digestion, assimilation, transport, respiration, immunity, protection, growth, secretion, excretion, and regulation (sensitivity).

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