10 Questions
What is the main function of blood in gas exchange?
Carrying oxygen from the lungs to the tissues and carrying carbon dioxide to the lungs to be exhaled
What is the liquid extracellular matrix in which blood cells are suspended called?
Plasma
Which substances are carried by the blood?
Hormones, immune system cells, nutrients, glucose, and oxygen
Where does the blood carry urea for excretion?
To the kidneys for excretion in urine
What is the function of blood in nutrient transport?
Carrying nutrients absorbed by the digestive system throughout the body
Which of the following substances is NOT carried by the blood?
Urea
What is the main function of blood in gas exchange?
Carrying oxygen from the lungs to the tissues
What is the fluid of the circulatory system called?
Plasma
Which system does the blood carry nutrients absorbed by for distribution throughout the body?
Digestive system
What does the blood carry off as waste?
Carbon dioxide
Study Notes
Blood Functions
- The main function of blood in gas exchange is to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs.
- Blood is a liquid extracellular matrix in which blood cells are suspended, called plasma.
- Blood carries oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.
Nutrient Transport and Waste Removal
- The function of blood in nutrient transport is to carry absorbed nutrients from the digestive system to the body's tissues.
- The blood carries nutrients absorbed by the digestive system for distribution throughout the body.
- The blood carries urea for excretion to the kidneys.
- Waste products, including urea, are carried off by the blood for excretion.
Characteristics of Blood
- Blood is the fluid of the circulatory system.
- The blood carries oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to the body's tissues, and carbon dioxide and waste products away from the tissues.
- Water, salts, sugars, amino acids, and other nutrients are carried by the blood.
- The blood does not carry saliva.
Test your knowledge of blood anatomy and physiology with this quiz. Explore the functions and components of blood, including its role in carrying nutrients, oxygen, and waste products.
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