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What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
- To facilitate continuous circulation of blood, oxygen, and nutrients (correct)
- To maintain body temperature
- To produce hormones
- To regulate the body's metabolism
What is homeostasis?
What is homeostasis?
- The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment (correct)
- The formation of new tissues
- The process of blood production
- An increase in external stressors
Why is proper functioning of the heart and blood vessels crucial?
Why is proper functioning of the heart and blood vessels crucial?
- To produce red blood cells
- To regulate mineral balance in the body
- To maintain homeostasis and support all physiological processes (correct)
- To control skeletal muscle movements
Which of the following is a fundamental principle of Physiology that supports proper bodily functions?
Which of the following is a fundamental principle of Physiology that supports proper bodily functions?
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What do blood vessels transport through the body?
What do blood vessels transport through the body?
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Study Notes
The Cardiovascular System
- The cardiovascular system is vital for sustaining life, as it circulates blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout the body.
- The proper functioning of the heart and blood vessels is crucial for maintaining homeostasis and supporting all the body's physiological processes.
Homeostasis
- Homeostasis is the body's ability to maintain a stable, balanced internal environment despite changes in external or internal conditions.
- It is a fundamental principle of Physiology that enables the body to function properly and adapt to various stressors.
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Learn about the importance of the cardiovascular system in maintaining homeostasis and supporting the body's physiological processes.
