MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

BLOOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is NOT a function of the circulatory system?
A
deliver O2 and nutrients to cells
B
remove CO2 and wastes from cells
C
break down carbohydrates into glucose
D
transport other materials through body
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Final answer: Removal of waste products for excretion from the body is not an important function of the vertebrate circulatory system.

Detailed explanation-2: -When you eat carbs, your body breaks them down into simple sugars, which are absorbed into the bloodstream. As the sugar level rises in your body, the pancreas releases a hormone called insulin. Insulin is needed to move sugar from the blood into the cells, where the sugar can be used as a source of energy.

Detailed explanation-3: -The main function of the circulatory system is to provide oxygen, nutrients and hormones to muscles, tissues and organs throughout your body. Another part of the circulatory system is to remove waste from cells and organs so your body can dispose of it.

Detailed explanation-4: -Final answer: Lungs are not a component of the human circulatory system.

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