Explain the protective functions of the vertebrate circulatory system.
What will be an ideal response?
The circulatory system protects against injury and foreign microbes or toxins introduced into the body. It protects against blood loss by housing the clotting mechanism within the blood plasma. It provides an immune defense by circulating the leukocytes throughout the body.
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What will be an ideal response?