To maintain ________, the body uses a combination of simple diffusion across small distances; wide spread distribution of molecules through the circulatory system and rapid, specific delivery of messages by the nervous system.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
homeostasis
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A) tonsils. B) liver. C) kidneys. D) spleen.
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