Description: Functions of blood Blood has three main functions: transport, protection and regulation. Transport Blood transports the following substances: • Gases, namely oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2), between the lungs and rest of the body • Nutrients from the digestive tract and storage sites to the rest of the body • Waste products to be detoxified or removed b
Functions of Blood
Plasma
- Plasma regulates water balance in the body
- Plasma also mediates blood coagulation
Blood Platelets help in blood clotting
Erythrocytes
- Erythrocytes transport Carbon-dioxide from
various tissues of the body - Erythrocytes transport oxygen to
various tissues of the body
- Erythrocytes transport Carbon-dioxide from
It regulates Body temperature
Transport of various excertary
materials to the liver and then to
the kidneysBlood transports various hormones
from endocrine glands to target
organs and vitaminsBlood Portals
- The digested food transport causes
body growth, repair of hairs and
other necessary organs, mainly
energy for various activities
- The digested food transport causes
public Lumos Mind Maps (376 Mind maps)
Useful Links:
Sign up for a FREE Account
Microsoft
OR
Login Required
You need to Login to unlock all the features.
