Questions and Answers
What is the primary function of blood in the human body?
To transport oxygen and nutrients to cells and remove waste products
What is the main component of blood that helps to fight infection and disease?
White blood cells
What is the term for the process by which the body replaces old or damaged red blood cells?
Erythropoiesis
What is the liquid portion of blood that carries the blood cells?
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What is the term for the movement of blood from the heart to the rest of the body?
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Study Notes
Blood Function and Composition
- The primary function of blood in the human body is to transport oxygen and nutrients to cells and remove waste products.
Immune Response
- The main component of blood that helps to fight infection and disease is white blood cells.
Erythropoiesis
- Erythropoiesis is the term for the process by which the body replaces old or damaged red blood cells.
Blood Composition
- The liquid portion of blood that carries the blood cells is plasma.
Circulatory System
- The term for the movement of blood from the heart to the rest of the body is circulation.
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Test your knowledge of blood in the human body, including its primary functions, components, and processes. Learn about the role of blood in fighting infection and disease, and the circulation of blood throughout the body.
