PSI Barbering Practice Exam

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Which system passes on the genetic code from one generation to another?

Endocrine system
Circulatory system
Reproductive system
Respiratory system

The correct answer is: Reproductive system

The reproductive system is responsible for passing on the genetic code from one generation to another through the process of reproduction. This system includes the organs and structures that produce gametes (sperm and eggs) and facilitate their union, resulting in fertilization. When a sperm fertilizes an egg, the genetic material from both parents combines to form a new organism with inherited traits from both. This genetic transfer is foundational to the biological continuation of species and encompasses various processes, such as meiosis and genetic recombination. The other systems listed do not play a role in genetic transmission. The endocrine system regulates hormones and bodily functions but does not influence heredity. The circulatory system is responsible for the transportation of blood and nutrients throughout the body, while the respiratory system manages the exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) but is unrelated to genetics. These distinctions highlight why the reproductive system is the correct answer in the context of hereditary genetics.