Which Organ System Transports Nutrients, Metabolic Wastes, Gases, and Defense

Question

Which organ system transports nutrients, metabolic wastes, gases, and defense cells?
A) cardiovascular
B) digestive
C) muscular
D) respiratory
E) urinary

Accepted Answer

The cardiovascular system, also known as the circulatory system, is responsible for the transportation of nutrients, metabolic wastes, gases, and defense cells throughout the body. This system includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood.