The Cardiovascular System Is Highly Protected from Microbial Infection Because

question 34

Multiple Choice

The cardiovascular system is highly protected from microbial infection because

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

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