Multiple Choice
The nurse is performing auscultation on a patient. What is the nurse assessing?
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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
Circulatory system
B
Digestive system
C
Nervous system
D
Respiratory system
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Begin by identifying the primary function of each organ system listed in the options.
The circulatory system is responsible for transporting blood, which carries nutrients, gases (such as oxygen and carbon dioxide), and waste products throughout the body.
The digestive system is primarily involved in breaking down food into nutrients that can be absorbed into the bloodstream.
The nervous system is responsible for transmitting signals between different parts of the body, facilitating communication and coordination.
The respiratory system is involved in the exchange of gases, primarily oxygen and carbon dioxide, between the body and the environment.
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