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Describe the functions of blood? |
| Answer» The functions of the blood are:\tto transport oxygen away from the lungs and around the body; and CO2from the body cells to the lungs.\tto transport nutrients such as glucose and amino acids from the digestive system to the cells in our bodies.\tto take waste products such as lactic acid away from the muscles when it \'s produced by anaerobic respiration; and urea from the liver to the kidneys and bladder.\tBy maintaining a good circulation, the bloodflow keeps your core body temperature at a steady 37oC.\tWhite blood cells help kill pathogens and microbes that stray into the body.\tSubstances like platelets and fibrin in the blood help to clot wounds | |