Functions of Blood in animals
Blood is a fluid connective tissue that flows all over the body in the vessels of the cardiovascular system. functions of blood in animals is described below –
Transportation
- Transport oxygen from lungs to tissues and carbon dioxide from tissues to lungs
- Transport nutrients from GI tract to liver and other cells
- Transport hormones from endocrine glands to target cells
- Transport waste products from cells to excretory organs
Regulation
- Maintains homeostasis
- Regulates pH / acid base balance
- Regulates body temperature and water balance
- Regulates osmotic pressure
Protection
Blood of animals Provides immunity.