Functions of Blood

Question 1

Primary Function of Blood

Answer 1

Transportation

Transportation of gases, nutrients, waste products, hormones, electrolytes, protein and heat

Question 2

Another Function Starts with R

Answer 2

Regulation

Regulation of pH, body temperature and water content of cells (linked with homeostasis)

Question 3

Another Function Starts with P

Answer 3

Protection

Protects against blood loss through Blood Clotting & Protects against disease through leucocytes and antibodies

Question 4

The Total volume of Blood for a 70kg Man

Answer 4

≈ 5L

Question 5

Pulmonary Circulation

Answer 5

Blood enters the right side of the heart and is transported to the lungs as it is deoxygenated
- Veins, Pulmonary Artery

Question 6

Systemic Circulation

Answer 6

Blood enters the left side of the heart and is transported to the body as it is highly oxygenated.
- Arteries, Pulmonary Vein, Aorta