GENERAL ANATOMY
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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help fight disease
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transports nutrients, oxygen, wastes, and hormones
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to provide structure
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distributes heat
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Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: Among the given options, the one which is not a function of blood is: A) Gather sensory information. Gathering sensory information is the function of nerve cells or neurons.
Detailed explanation-2: -The primary function of blood is to deliver oxygen and nutrients to, and remove wastes from, the body cells; but that is only the beginning of the story. The specific functions of blood also include defense, and maintenance of homeostasis, such as distributing heat where it is needed.
Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following is NOT primarily a function of blood plasma? providing clotting factors that are ready to be activated.
Detailed explanation-4: -transporting oxygen and nutrients to the lungs and tissues. forming blood clots to prevent excess blood loss. carrying cells and antibodies that fight infection. bringing waste products to the kidneys and liver, which filter and clean the blood. regulating body temperature.