Which of the Following Is a Function of the Circulatory

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a function of the circulatory system?

• A)governing nutrient concentration in the blood
• B)transporting nutrients to body cells
• C)transporting nerve impulses throughout the body
• D)mounting a response to invading microorganisms

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Definitions:

Selection

The process by which certain traits become more prevalent in a population because they confer a survival or reproductive advantage.

QTL Association Studies

Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) association studies are research methods used to identify the genetic locations associated with specific quantitative traits in organisms, such as height, weight, or disease susceptibility.

Phenotypic Variation

The observable differences in appearance and behavior among individuals of the same species due to genetic and environmental influences.

Heritability

A measure of how much of the variation in a trait within a population can be attributed to genetic differences among individuals.