PATHOLOGY MCQ
BLOOD VESSELS
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Question
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What is the function (job) of the red blood cells?
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To transport oxygen around the body and to the muscles.
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To release antibodies to fight infections.
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To carry dissolved nutrients and sugars.
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To clot and form scabs if there is a wound on the body.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Function of Red Blood Cells. Red blood cells bring oxygen to the tissues in your body and release carbon dioxide to your lungs for you to exhale. Oxygen turns into energy, which is an essential function to keep your body healthy.
Detailed explanation-2: -The main job of red blood cells, or erythrocytes, is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues and carbon dioxide as a waste product, away from the tissues and back to the lungs. Hemoglobin (Hgb) is an important protein in the red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of our body.
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