The Cardiovascular System Is Highly Protected from Microbial Infection Because

question 81

Multiple Choice

The cardiovascular system is highly protected from microbial infection because _______.

• A) failure to do so will result in a systemic infection
• B) it is the only body system that has no normal microbiota
• C) it is the only body system that is liquid-based, i.e., with blood
• D) it is so close to the skin that even minor injuries could lead to major infection

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