Function of the blood Flashcards
1
Q
Six Main Functions
A
- Transport of gases
- Transport of nutrients
- Transport of waste
- Maintain temperature
- Fights infections
- Clots wounds
2
Q
What else does the function of the blood do?
A
- Fight or flight reaction - adrenaline and cortisol transportation
- Pituitary gland hormones controlling the reproduction systems in male and female
- Insulin and blood glucose levels managed
- Prescribe drugs inhales or taken orally is transported from the digestive system
- Recreational drugs, alcohol are digested and smoking is inhaled, the effects take to the brain by the blood.