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What is the term for the enlargement of the thyroid gland?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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Which organ system is primarily responsible for transporting nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body?
A
Nervous system
B
Digestive system
C
Circulatory system
D
Respiratory system
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Identify the primary function of each organ system mentioned in the problem.
Understand that the nervous system is responsible for transmitting signals and processing information throughout the body.
Recognize that the digestive system is responsible for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients.
Acknowledge that the respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange, primarily oxygen and carbon dioxide, between the body and the environment.
Conclude that the circulatory system is responsible for transporting nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body, as it circulates blood which carries these substances to and from cells.
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