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Which of the following is NOT a component of blood?
Which of the following is NOT a component of blood?
- White blood cells (correct)
- Red blood cells
- Platelets
- Plasma
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
- Fighting infections
- Clotting blood
- Transporting oxygen (correct)
- Producing antibodies
Which of the following is responsible for carrying oxygen to the body's tissues?
Which of the following is responsible for carrying oxygen to the body's tissues?
- Platelets
- Red blood cells (correct)
- White blood cells
- Plasma
What is the role of plasma in the blood?
What is the role of plasma in the blood?
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What is the role of platelets in blood?
What is the role of platelets in blood?
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What is the function of white blood cells in the blood?
What is the function of white blood cells in the blood?
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Study Notes
Blood Components
- Lymph is not a component of blood.
Red Blood Cells
- The primary function of red blood cells is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.
- They are responsible for carrying oxygen to the body's tissues.
Plasma
- Plasma is the liquid portion of blood that carries proteins, nutrients, hormones, gases, waste products, and blood cells throughout the body.
Platelets
- The role of platelets in blood is to form blood clots and stop bleeding when a blood vessel is injured.
White Blood Cells
- The function of white blood cells in the blood is to provide immunity and fight infections.
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