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What is the main function of blood in the body?
What is the main function of blood in the body?
- Oxygen production
- Transport of nutrients and waste products (correct)
- Regulation of body temperature
- Synthesis of hormones
Which component of blood is responsible for clotting?
Which component of blood is responsible for clotting?
- Plasma
- Platelets (correct)
- Red blood cells
- White blood cells
What is the function of lymph in the body?
What is the function of lymph in the body?
- Removing waste products from tissues (correct)
- Transporting oxygen to cells
- Producing red blood cells
- Acting as a cushion around organs
Why is it essential for all living cells to be provided with nutrients and oxygen?
Why is it essential for all living cells to be provided with nutrients and oxygen?
In what way do simple organisms like sponges and coelenterates transport substances within their bodies?
In what way do simple organisms like sponges and coelenterates transport substances within their bodies?
Which protein is primarily involved in the defense mechanisms of the body?
Which protein is primarily involved in the defense mechanisms of the body?
What is the average lifespan of a red blood cell (RBC) in a healthy individual?
What is the average lifespan of a red blood cell (RBC) in a healthy individual?
What is the most abundant type of white blood cells (WBCs) among the granulocytes?
What is the most abundant type of white blood cells (WBCs) among the granulocytes?
What is the straw-colored, viscous fluid constituting nearly 55 per cent of the blood called?
What is the straw-colored, viscous fluid constituting nearly 55 per cent of the blood called?
What is the iron-containing complex protein found in red blood cells (RBCs) that plays a significant role in the transport of respiratory gases?
What is the iron-containing complex protein found in red blood cells (RBCs) that plays a significant role in the transport of respiratory gases?
