Microbiology: A Systems Approach
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780073402437
Author: Marjorie Kelly Cowan Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 20.2, Problem 3AYP
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The current state of knowledge of the normal biota of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems.
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Cardiovascular system is a system which allows blood to flow throughout the body and transports nutrients, gases and other important enzymes in and out of the cells. Lymphatic system is a closed circulatory system that consists of the lymph vessels, lymph capillaries and lymph nodes. It regulates the tissue fluid volume and absorbs fat from small intestine and also helps the body in defending against pathogen attack.
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Microbiology: A Systems Approach
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