Blood Components and Clot Formation
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What is the main function of the circulatory system in animals?

Transport substances throughout the body

How does blood flow help in transporting substances in the body?

Blood carries substances like digested food, oxygen, and waste to various parts of the body

What is the fluid part of the blood called?

Plasma

What is the function of red blood cells in the blood?

<p>Red blood cells contain haemoglobin which binds with oxygen and transports it to cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the color of blood red?

<p>Due to the presence of haemoglobin in red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the circulatory system help in removing waste from the body?

<p>Blood transports waste products for removal from the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the vascular tissue responsible for transporting water and nutrients in a plant?

<p>Xylem</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the phloem in plants?

<p>Transporting food to all parts of the plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does water enter into vegetables when they are somewhat dry?

<p>Water can move from one cell to another for very short distances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define what a tissue is in the context of organisms.

<p>A group of cells that perform specialized functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the continuous network of channels formed by xylem in plants?

<p>To transport water to the entire plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are water and nutrients transported within a plant?

<p>Through the vascular tissue composed of xylem and phloem</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does blood appear red?

<p>The presence of haemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of white blood cells (WBC) in blood?

<p>To fight against germs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does a clot form when there is a cut in the blood vessels?

<p>Due to the presence of platelets</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of arteries in the circulatory system?

<p>To carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to all parts of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes the throbbing movements felt in the wrist when checking the pulse?

<p>Due to the blood flowing in the arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does blood need to be transported to the lungs during inhalation?

<p>To exchange oxygen for carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

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