Multiple Choice
Which of the following functions are controlled by the autonomic nervous system?
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14. The Autonomic Nervous System
Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System
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Which organ system is primarily responsible for transporting nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body?
A
Digestive system
B
Circulatory system
C
Nervous system
D
Respiratory system
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Begin by identifying the primary function of each organ system listed in the problem.
Understand that the digestive system is responsible for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients, but not for transporting them throughout the body.
Recognize that the nervous system is involved in transmitting signals and coordinating bodily functions, rather than transporting substances.
Note that the respiratory system is primarily responsible for gas exchange, specifically oxygen and carbon dioxide, but not for transporting nutrients and waste products.
Conclude that the circulatory system, consisting of the heart, blood, and blood vessels, is the system responsible for transporting nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body.
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