Question

Which among these is not a function of the cardiovascular system?

a. Transporting cells that attack disease-causing microorganisms

b. Carrying oxygen, glucose, and other materials needed by the body to the cells

c. Carrying waste products away from cells

d. Controlling body processes by means of chemicals​

Answer 1

Answer:

1st Answer is right

Explanation:

The circulatory system has several functions such as:

The transportation of substances

The removal of metabolic wastes.

Maintaining the body temperature

Protecting the body from certain diseases.

Regulation of the body activities by transporting hormones.

The formation of urea is the function of excretory system.

Answer 2

The correct option is- d. Controlling body processes by means of chemicals.

Functions of the cardiovascular system are-

• The cardiovascular system comprises the heart, blood and blood vessels such as arteries, veins that help in the transport of various substances to different body parts.
• Blood is involved in the transportation of oxygen, glucose and essential nutrients required by cells of the body.
• It also carries waste products away from the cells to the lungs, liver and kidneys so that they are eliminated from the body.
• The cardiovascular system also transports white blood cells and lymph that attack the disease causing microorganisms.

Endocrine system-

• The endocrine system controls various body processes by secreting chemicals called hormones.