The most complex organ (or organ system) in the body is the: a. liver b. skeletal muscle c. brain...
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The most complex organ (or organ system) in the body is the:
a. liver
b. skeletal muscle
c. brain
d. skin
e. kidney
Organs of the Central Nervous System:
The organs of the nervous system are divided into the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS). The organs of the CNS develop from the ectoderm arranged in a tubular structure called the neural tube.
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View this answerThe correct answer is c. brain.
The most complex organ (or organ system) in the body is the brain. The human brain is a highly complex structure. It...
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