Which of the following functions pertain(s) to blood? a. Transport oxygen. b. Transport amino acids. c. Form clots to prevent loss. d. Transport heat. e. Deliver water to and take in water from the tissues.

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Which of the following functions pertain(s) to blood?
a. Transport oxygen.
b. Transport amino acids.
c. Form clots to prevent loss.
d. Transport heat.
e. Deliver water to and take in water from the tissues.

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The fluid which is pumped by the heart throughout the whole body is called blood. The color of the blood is red, and it consists of various components like red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), and plasma. Blood helps to fight against various infections.

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The primary and concerning function of the blood is to transport oxygen throughout the body. The blood will take oxygen from the lungs and transfer it to all the cells of the body. The blood also carries carbon dioxide from the different parts of the body and transfers it to the lungs. Blood consists of the component named hemoglobin, which carries oxygen and transports it to all the parts of the body.

Hence, the correct option is a.

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