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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Definitions:

Sudden Movement

An abrupt shift, typically referring to geological events like earthquakes.

Fault

A fracture or zone of fractures in rock along which there has been displacement of the sides relative to one another parallel to the fracture.

Tsunami

A series of ocean waves with extremely long wavelengths and periods, typically caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.

Seafloor

The seafloor is the bottom of the ocean, consisting of various geological features including plains, ridges, trenches, and volcanoes, significantly influenced by tectonic movements.