Cardiovascular System and Blood Functions
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What is the primary mechanism of transport facilitated by the cardiovascular system?

  • Gas exchange between lungs and atmosphere
  • Production and maturation of red blood cells
  • Rapid transport of nutrients and waste products (correct)
  • Synthesis of plasma proteins

    • What is the main component of blood that is classified as a connective tissue?

  • Plasma
  • Red blood cells
  • White blood cells
  • The combination of formed elements and plasma (correct)

    • What happens to oxygen-deficient blood after it leaves the capillaries?

  • It flows in veins to the heart and then to the lungs (correct)
  • It flows to the heart and then to the brain
  • It flows directly to the lungs to pick up oxygen
  • It flows to the liver for detoxification

    • What is the primary function of the fibrin fibers in blood?

    <p>To provide structure to the blood clot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of red blood cells?

    <p>To transport oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which oxygen and nutrients enter the tissues and carbon dioxide and wastes move from the tissues into the blood?

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

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