Chapter 19 Notes Review Blood

What is one of the primary functions of blood in the cardiovascular system?

• Produces energy

• Transports materials to and from cells

• Stores fat

• Regulates body temperature

Which of the following is transported by blood?

• Light

• Sound

• Oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Electricity

What does blood transport to support the immune system?

• Vitamins

• Immune system components

• Minerals

• Enzymes

Which of the following is NOT transported by blood?

• Nutrients

• Waste products

• Hormones

• Sound waves

Which of the following is an important function of blood?

• Transportation of dissolved substances

• Production of hormones

• Digestion of food

• Absorption of nutrients

How does blood help in maintaining homeostasis in the body?

• By regulating pH and ions

• By producing energy

• By storing vitamins

• By breaking down proteins

What role does blood play at injury sites?

• Restriction of fluid losses

• Increase in blood pressure

• Production of antibodies

• Absorption of oxygen

Which function of blood helps in protecting the body from diseases?

• Defense against toxins and pathogens

• Regulation of body weight

• Production of red blood cells

• Absorption of calcium

How does blood contribute to temperature regulation in the body?

• Stabilization of body temperature

• Increase in metabolic rate

• Production of sweat

• Absorption of heat

What are the main components of plasma in whole blood?

• Water, dissolved plasma proteins, other solutes

• Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets

• Oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients

• Hormones, enzymes, vitamins