5 Questions
Which function of blood involves the delivery of nutrient materials to the tissues?
Trophic
What is the major function of blood?
Transport
What is the main function of white blood cells (WBCs) in the body?
Participate in defense against infections
Which substance is NOT transported through the body by the blood?
Calcium
What is the function of blood in maintaining water content and acid-base balance in the body?
Homeostatic
Study Notes
Blood Functions
- The delivery of nutrient materials to the tissues is one of the functions of blood.
Major Function of Blood
- The major function of blood is the transportation of oxygen from lungs to body tissues and carbon dioxide from body tissues to lungs.
Function of White Blood Cells (WBCs)
- The main function of white blood cells (WBCs) in the body is to fight against infection and disease by engulfing foreign substances and microorganisms.
Blood Transportation
- Hormones, oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and heat are all transported through the body by the blood.
- Urine is the substance that is NOT transported through the body by the blood.
Blood in Maintaining Water Content and Acid-Base Balance
- Blood helps to maintain water content and acid-base balance in the body by transporting hydrogen ions and bicarbonate ions and regulating pH levels.
Test your knowledge of blood physiology with this quiz on the components of the circulatory system, including the heart, blood, and blood vessels. Explore the functions of blood as a transport medium and its subfunctions related to respiration.
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