GED Science Practice

What part of the body is affected by an armature?

1. Heart

2. Brain

3. #Foot

4. Alimentary canal

The correct answer is: Alimentary canal

The correct response identifies the alimentary canal, which is part of the digestive system. An armature in a biological context often refers to a structure that provides support or is involved in the movement of a system, such as in the digestive system where muscular contractions help in the movement of food through the alimentary canal. This is particularly relevant when discussing how various types of biological structures adapt to facilitate the functions of the alimentary canal, such as the peristaltic movements that propel food. Other organs like the heart, brain, and foot do not have as direct a relationship with the concept of armature in the context of providing structural or functional support to a system; instead, they serve different functions that do not directly relate to the concept of armature in a biological sense.