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Which of the following is NOT a way that the cardiovascular system helps to maintain homeostasis?.

A.The heart increases or decreases its rate of contraction to accommodate body needs for blood circulation.
B.The blood vessels expand or constrict to help regulate blood flow to certain areas of the body..
c.the blood carries nutrients to the tissue cells and waste products away from the tissue cells..
D. the heart produces hormones that are released into the body. .

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Which of the following is not a way that the cardiovascular system helps to maintain homeostasis of the body?

A. The heart increases or decreases its rate of contraction to accommodate body needs for blood circulation.

B. The blood vessels expand or constrict to help regulate blood flow to certain areas of the body.

C. The blood carries nutrients to the tissue cells and waste products away from the tissue cells.

D. The heart produces hormones that are released into the body.

Answer:

D. The heart produces hormones that are released into the body.

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User Serge Mask
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Answer: D

The cardiovascular system is responsible for all of the functions mentioned above except for one. The heart does not produce, release or regulate any hormones. The hormones are released by the endocrine glands of the body.
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