ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
One purpose of the CV system is to deliver needed materials & carry off wastes. Which of the following delivers oxygen to cells?
A
Red Blood cells
B
White blood cells
C
Platelets
D
Plasma
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The circulatory system (cardiovascular system) pumps blood from the heart to the lungs to get oxygen. The heart then sends oxygenated blood through arteries to the rest of the body. The veins carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart to start the circulation process over.

Detailed explanation-2: -The cardiovascular system delivers oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and other important substances to cells and organs in the body. It plays an important role in helping the body meet the demands of activity, exercise, and stress. It also helps maintain body temperature, among other things.

Detailed explanation-3: -Arteries carry blood away from the heart and veins carry blood back to the heart. The circulatory system carries oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to cells, and removes waste products, like carbon dioxide.

Detailed explanation-4: -Circulates OXYGEN and removes Carbon Dioxide. Provides cells with NUTRIENTS. Removes the waste products of metabolism to the excretory organs for disposal. Protects the body against disease and infection. Clotting stops bleeding after injury. More items

Detailed explanation-5: -To transport nutrients, gases and waste products around the body. To protect the body from infection and blood loss. To help the body maintain a constant body temperature (’thermoregulation’) To help maintain fluid balance within the body.

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