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What are the cellular elements of blood?
What are the cellular elements of blood?
- Red blood cells, plasma, and platelets
- Red blood cells, white blood cells, and cell fragments called platelets (correct)
- White blood cells, platelets, and water
- White blood cells, plasma, and red blood cells
What makes blood unique among connective tissues?
What makes blood unique among connective tissues?
- Platelets, which help in the clotting process
- Plasma, which is mostly water and enables cells and platelets to circulate throughout the body (correct)
- White blood cells, which protect the body from external threats
- Red blood cells, which are responsible for carrying oxygen
What is the function of blood in transporting nutrients and oxygen?
What is the function of blood in transporting nutrients and oxygen?
- It picks up cellular wastes and transports them to various organs for removal
- It protects the body from external threats such as disease-causing microorganisms
- It transports hormones released by endocrine glands to target cells for essential functions
- It carries nutrients from the food we eat and oxygen from the air we breathe to various parts of the body (correct)
How does blood contribute to waste removal in the body?
How does blood contribute to waste removal in the body?
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What is the role of white blood cells in blood's function?
What is the role of white blood cells in blood's function?
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What is the main function of blood in transporting nutrients and oxygen?
What is the main function of blood in transporting nutrients and oxygen?
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Which component of blood is responsible for picking up cellular wastes and transporting them for removal?
Which component of blood is responsible for picking up cellular wastes and transporting them for removal?
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What is the main role of white blood cells (WBCs) in blood's function?
What is the main role of white blood cells (WBCs) in blood's function?
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What occurs when damage to the vessels results in bleeding?
What occurs when damage to the vessels results in bleeding?
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What makes blood unique among connective tissues?
What makes blood unique among connective tissues?
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