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Which function of blood involves the delivery of nutrient materials to the tissues?
Which function of blood involves the delivery of nutrient materials to the tissues?
- Trophic (correct)
- Regulative
- Excretive
- Homeostatic
What is the major function of blood?
What is the major function of blood?
- Immunity
- Homeostasis
- Transport (correct)
- Respiration
What is the main function of white blood cells (WBCs) in the body?
What is the main function of white blood cells (WBCs) in the body?
- Transport oxygen
- Maintain water content
- Regulate body temperature
- Participate in defense against infections (correct)
Which substance is NOT transported through the body by the blood?
Which substance is NOT transported through the body by the blood?
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What is the function of blood in maintaining water content and acid-base balance in the body?
What is the function of blood in maintaining water content and acid-base balance in the body?
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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.
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