A body system is composed of a group of organs. Each organ contributes its share to the functioning of the whole system. Although systems do specialized work in the body, all systems are dependent on one another
The student nurse is reviewing the major body systems and their components with a client. Based on this information, which body system and components provide the best description for the student nurse to describe to the client? A) The integumentary system includes skin and its appendages.
B) The musculoskeletal system includes brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
C) The nervous system includes bones, joints, and muscles.
D) The endocrine system includes the eyes, ear, tongue, nose, and skin.
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The integumentary system includes skin and its appendages. The nervous system includes brain, spinal cord, and nerves. The musculoskeletal system includes bones, joints, and muscles. The sensory system includes the eyes, ear, tongue, nose, and skin.
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