Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The blanks in the given sentence should be filled with suitable word to identify the major function of blood.
Concept introduction:
Blood is a connective tissue that flows through blood vessels. Blood carries oxygen, nutrients, and carbon dioxide to cells. The other major functions of blood are listed below,
Functions of blood
Deliver oxygen to all body cells.
Deliver digested nutrients from fats, proteins and carbohydrates to body cells.
Deliver chemical messengers to some body cells.
Deliver water, minerals and vitamins to cells.
(b)
Interpretation:
The blanks in the given sentence should be filled with suitable word to identify the major function of blood.
Concept introduction:
Blood is a connective tissue that flows through blood vessels. Blood carries oxygen, nutrients, and carbon dioxide to cells. The other major functions of blood are listed below,
Functions of blood
Deliver oxygen to all body cells.
Deliver digested nutrients from fats, proteins and carbohydrates to body cells.
Deliver chemical messengers to some body cells.
Deliver water, minerals and vitamins to cells.
(c)
Interpretation:
The blanks in the given sentence should be filled with suitable word to identify the major function of blood.
Concept introduction:
Blood is a connective tissue that flows through blood vessels. Blood carries oxygen, nutrients, and carbon dioxide to cells. The other major functions of blood are listed below,
Functions of blood
Deliver oxygen to all body cells.
Deliver digested nutrients from fats, proteins and carbohydrates to body cells.
Deliver chemical messengers to some body cells.
Deliver water, minerals and vitamins to cells.
(d)
Interpretation:
The blanks in the given sentence should be filled with suitable word to identify the major function of blood.
Concept introduction:
Blood is a connective tissue that flows through blood vessels. Blood carries oxygen, nutrients, and carbon dioxide to cells. The other major functions of blood are listed below,
Functions of blood
Deliver oxygen to all body cells.
Deliver digested nutrients from fats, proteins and carbohydrates to body cells.
Deliver chemical messengers to some body cells.
Deliver water, minerals and vitamins to cells.
(e)
Interpretation:
The blanks in the given sentence should be filled with suitable word to identify the major function of blood.
Concept introduction:
Blood is a connective tissue that flows through blood vessels. Blood carries oxygen, nutrients, and carbon dioxide to cells. The other major functions of blood are listed below,
Functions of blood
Deliver oxygen to all body cells.
Deliver digested nutrients from fats, proteins and carbohydrates to body cells.
Deliver chemical messengers (hormones) to some body cells.
Deliver water, minerals and vitamins to cells.
(f)
Interpretation:
The blanks in the given sentence should be filled with suitable word to identify the major function of blood.
Concept introduction:
Blood is a connective tissue that flows through blood vessels. Blood carries oxygen, nutrients, and carbon dioxide to cells. The other major functions of blood are listed below,
Functions of blood
Deliver oxygen to all body cells.
Deliver digested nutrients from fats, proteins and carbohydrates to body cells.
Deliver chemical messengers to some body cells.
Deliver water, minerals and vitamins to cells.
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