The basic functions of Blood are:
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Transport of Nutrients( such as Amino Acids, Glucose), Minerals, Hormones, Enzymes to cells
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Facilitates the transport of respiratory gases ( i.e. Oxygen from the Lungs to the different parts of the body and Carbon Dioxide from the body cells to the lungs)
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It regulates the pH, Body temperature and water content of the cells thereby maintaining Homeostasis.
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Plays a major role in fighting infections through its Defense Cells i.e., WBC’s
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Plays an important role in Clotting thereby preventing blood loss.
