Functions of Blood (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What are the two main functions of blood?
What are the two main functions of blood?
Transport and fighting infection
What body temperature does heat in plasma help maintain?
What body temperature does heat in plasma help maintain?
37°C
What is homeostasis?
What is homeostasis?
Maintenance of constant internal environ.
Which blood component carries oxygen?
Which blood component carries oxygen?
Red blood cells
Which substance does plasma NOT transport according to the note?
Which substance does plasma NOT transport according to the note?
Vitamins
What is the role of platelets in blood?
What is the role of platelets in blood?
Clot blood to prevent foreign cell entry
What type of blood cells are monocytes?
What type of blood cells are monocytes?
White blood cells
How do monocytes fight infection?
How do monocytes fight infection?
Surround and destroy foreign cells
What do lymphocytes produce to destroy foreign cells?
What do lymphocytes produce to destroy foreign cells?
Antibodies
What type of blood cells are lymphocytes?
What type of blood cells are lymphocytes?
White blood cells
Which component of blood helps maintain body temperature at 37°C?
Which component of blood helps maintain body temperature at 37°C?
Heat in plasma