GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which part of human blood carries hormones and nutrients?
A
plasma
B
platelets
C
red blood cells
D
white blood cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Blood is made up of blood cells and plasma. Plasma (pronounced: PLAZ-muh) is a yellowish fluid that has nutrients, proteins, hormones, and waste products.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nutrients absorbed from the gut or from other organs of origin are carried in the plasma, such as glucose, fats, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins. Plasma also contains dissolved oxygen and carbon dioxide, in small amounts, as well as a significant amount of nitrogen.

Detailed explanation-3: -plasma, also called blood plasma, the liquid portion of blood. Plasma serves as a transport medium for delivering nutrients to the cells of the various organs of the body and for transporting waste products derived from cellular metabolism to the kidneys, liver, and lungs for excretion.

Detailed explanation-4: -Erythrocyte function and structure are regulated by endocrine signals, while erythrocytes are important constituents for the transport of hormones in the body.

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