TRANSPORT SYSTEM (CH 1 FORM 5)

Why multicellular organisms need transport system in the body?

• Total surface area is high

• High efficiency in gases exchange

• They have body fluid

• TSA/V is less

How do unicellular organisms get respiratory gas?

• Active transport

• Simple diffusion

• Fluid circulation

• From the atmosphere

Which of the following is NOT the importance of transport system?

• Transports nutrients, respiratory gases and waste products

• Transports hormones and antibodies

• Distributes body heat

• Coordinate body movement

This is the liquid substance that makes up 55% of our blood (90% water).

• Plasma

• Leukocyte

• Platelets

• Erythrocyte

This component of our blood helps fight infection and disease in our body.

• Plasma

• Leukocyte

• Platelets

• Erithrocyte

These are cell fragments that help form clots to stop bleeding.

• Plasma

• Leucocytes

• Platelets

• Erythrocytes

These help transport oxygen and contain hemoglobin.

• Plasma

• Leukocyte

• Platelets

• Erythrocyte

An average adult has ____ liters of blood in his/her body.

• 5
• 15
• 2
• 10

If you are this blood type, you are considered a "universal donor."

• O-
• A+
• O+
• AB-

All of the following are functions of blood except:

• Transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

• Regulation of body temperature.

• Synthesis of vitamins.

• Defense against infection.