Multiple Choice
Which body system assists the cardiovascular system in the transport of fluid throughout the body?
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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
Introduction to Organ Systems
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Which organ system is primarily responsible for transporting nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body?
A
Respiratory system
B
Digestive system
C
Nervous system
D
Circulatory system
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Identify the primary function of each organ system listed in the options.
Understand that the respiratory system is mainly responsible for gas exchange, bringing oxygen into the body and removing carbon dioxide.
Recognize that the digestive system is responsible for breaking down food into nutrients that can be absorbed into the bloodstream.
Acknowledge that the nervous system is responsible for transmitting signals throughout the body to coordinate actions and responses.
Conclude that the circulatory system is the one responsible for transporting nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body, as it circulates blood which carries these substances to and from cells.
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