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Tom grew three inches in one year. Which organ system was directly responsible for his growth spurt?

A. Respiratory system
B. Digestive system
C. Circulatory system
D. Endocrine system,

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The endocrine system is the system that controls the growth of living things, so the answer is D
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The endocrine system is made up of a number of glands that secrete hormones. Glands and the hormones they release regulate many processes in the body; from growth, puberty, metabolism and reproduction, hormones play a role in almost everything we do
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