NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

BLOOD VESSELS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the functions of blood?
A
Structural support
B
Transport
C
Protective
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -One of the key functions of blood is protection. White blood cells are immune system cells. They are like warriors waiting in your blood stream to attack invaders such as bacteria and viruses.

Detailed explanation-2: -Transportation of oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. Transportation of digested food from the small intestine to the tissues and cells around the body. Carries cells and antibodies that fight infection. Supplying the waste products to the kidneys and liver, which filter and clean the blood.

Detailed explanation-3: -When a blood vessel tears, platelets and plasma proteins work together to stop blood loss. Platelets, also called thrombocytes, clump and form a plug in the damaged area.

Detailed explanation-4: -Blood is a fluid connective tissue which comprises RBC, WBC, platelets and plasma. The main function of blood is to deliver oxygen and nutrients to various cells and tissues of the body.

There is 1 question to complete.