Roles of the Blood

What are the important roles of the blood circulatory system in our body?

• transport oxygen

• transport nutrients

• transport water

• transport carbon dioxide

Which describes a task performed by the circulatory system?

• creating red blood cells

• sending messages to the brain

• transporting waste materials

• producing energy from food

What is the primary function of red blood cells in the human body?

• Transporting oxygen

• Fighting infections

• Clotting blood

• Regulating temperature

Which component of blood is responsible for clotting?

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Platelets

• Plasma

How does blood help in regulating body temperature?

• By transporting oxygen

• By distributing heat

• By fighting infections

• By clotting wounds

What is the role of white blood cells?

• Transporting nutrients

• Fighting infections

• Clotting blood

• Carrying oxygen

Which part of the blood carries hormones throughout the body?

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Platelets

• Plasma

What is the liquid component of blood called?

• Plasma

• Platelets

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

How does blood transport nutrients to cells?

• Through plasma

• Through red blood cells

• Through white blood cells

• Through platelets

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Which of the following is a waste product transported by blood?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Glucose

• Amino acids