In: Anatomy and Physiology
What is the blood’s main function? Give 5 specific examples with a detailed explanation.
Functions of the blood :
First one: Mainly our body get supplies through the blood which is considered as Transportation. Our body need energy to live, In one aspect for to live we need to consume food and water. In another aspect we need oxygen.
The lungs will helps to transport the oxygen with the bloodstream and supplies throughout the body and nourish the each and every part of the body. Then while eating the food goes to the digestive part, and the nutrients and minerals and vitamins are absorbed and mixed with the blood to supply energy to the body. And also transportation of hormones will take place.
second one: Blood play a significant role in the body by Protecting our human body from external organisms or pathogens. This protecting is achieved through components of the blood in the human body.
When a person met with an accident or any external injury, then it Leads to bleeding in that area, The components of the blood (platelets) which is responsible for the clotting of the blood and make the bleeding to stop. so it protect the person from the continuous bleeding.
And also WBC(white blood cells) will protect our body from the external factors like pathogens to enter into our body.
Third one: And our body will perform process and function through body, in the same time, there will be waste product in our body, It has to be removed. If it is not removed and staying in the blood. It will leads to have a severe problems.
so blood is the one which remove the waste products from the body, with the help of organ called kidney.
Fourth one: And also Maintain the body temperature. This also the main function which is down by the blood. By regulating the heat throughout the body.
Fifth one: balancing of the water in the body.
Excess water will be removed as urine with the help of organ called
kidney.