The Heart, Blood, and Blood Vessels Combine to Form Which

question 48

Multiple Choice

The heart, blood, and blood vessels combine to form which of the following?

• A) a group of cells
• B) an organ system
• C) the smallest level of organization
• D) an organ
• E) an individual living entity

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Definitions:

Vital Signs

Basic physiological measurements that indicate the state of a patient's essential bodily functions, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.

Pyrogens

Fever-inducing substances, typically produced by bacteria, which can cause the body's temperature to increase when introduced.

Auscultating

The act of listening to the sounds made by internal organs of the body, typically with a stethoscope, as a method of diagnosing medical conditions.

Palpatory Reading

The technique of examining the body by touch, especially for the purpose of diagnosing disease or illness.