Multiple Choice
Which anatomical term describes the nurse using the technique of palpation?
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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
Introduction to Directional Terms
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Which of the following organ systems is primarily responsible for transporting nutrients, gases, and wastes throughout the body?
A
Respiratory system
B
Circulatory system
C
Digestive system
D
Nervous 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 primarily responsible for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients.
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 wastes throughout the body, as it circulates blood which carries these substances to and from cells.
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