Blood Functions Flashcards
1
Q
What are the types of Transport for blood?
A
1.) Gases
2.) Nutrients
3.) Waste products
4.) Enzymes
5.) Hormones
6.) Heat
2
Q
What are the Types of regulation for Blood?
A
1.) Temperature regulation (eg. Blood vessels of the skin)
2.) Regulation of PH
3.) Electrolyte and Water imbalance regulation
3
Q
How do blood protect us?
A
1.) Protection against Pathogens (part of immunity)
2.) Clot formation
4
Q
What are examples of gases?
A
1.) Oxygen
2.) Carbon dioxide
5
Q
What are examples of nutrients?
A
1.) Amino acids
2.) Glucose
3.) Fatty acids
4.) Vitamins
5.) Minerals
6
Q
What are examples of waste products?
A
1.) Creatinine
2.) Urea
3.) Uric acid