The cardiovascular system is highly protected from microbial infection because _______.
A) failure to do so will result in a systemic infection
B) it is the only body system that has no normal microbiota
C) it is the only body system that is liquid-based, i.e., with blood
D) it is so close to the skin that even minor injuries could lead to major infection
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