Blood Flashcards
1
Q
State three functions of blood AND state two examples for each function.
A
Transport:
- Waste from cells to kidneys
- O2 from lungs and CO2 to lungs
- Nutrients from digestive tract to body tissue
- Hormones from endocrine glands to target organs
Regulation:
- pH through blood buffers
- Body temperature
- Water content through interactions with ions and proteins
Protection:
- Antibodies and white blood cells destroy pathogens
Haemostasis prevents excessive blood loss
