Functions of Blood in animals

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

  1. Transport oxygen from lungs to tissues and carbon dioxide from tissues to lungs
  2. Transport nutrients from GI tract to liver and other cells
  3. Transport hormones from endocrine glands to target cells
  4. Transport waste products from cells to excretory organs

Regulation

  1. Maintains homeostasis
  2. Regulates pH / acid base balance
  3. Regulates body temperature and water balance
  4. Regulates osmotic pressure

Protection

Blood of animals Provides immunity.

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