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प्रश्न
Explain the structure and function of human blood.
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उत्तर
Blood is a fluid connective tissue that flows in blood vessels. It is composed of two components-plasma and blood cells.
Plasma is a yellowish colour fluid, made up of water (~90%) and some dissolved nutrients, proteins, hormones, and waste products.
Blood consists of three types of blood cells. These are
- Red Blood Cells: They contain a red pigment called hemoglobin, which transports oxygen to all body cells.
- White Blood Cells: They fight against germs that enter the body. Thus, they protect the body from diseases.
- Platelets: When we get injured, bleeding stops after some time. This happens because of the activity of platelets, which help in the clotting of blood.
Functions of blood:
- It transports nutrients and oxygen to the different parts of the body.
- It also carries waste materials (from the different parts of the body) to be removed by the excretory organs.
- Chemical messengers like hormones are transported by the blood.
- Protects the body from disease-carrying germs.
- Helps to maintain a constant body temperature.
संबंधित प्रश्न
The blood from the heart is transported to all parts of the body by the ______.
The diagram below represents the human heart in one phase of its function. Study the diagram carefully and answer the questions that follow:

(i) Name the phase.
(ii) Which part of the heart is contracting in this phase? Give a reason to support your answer.
(iii) Name the parts labelled 1 to 4.
(iv) What type of blood flows through ‘2’?
(v) State the function of the part numbered ‘5’.
(vi) Name the membrane that covers the heart.
Mention the exact location of the Pulmonary semilunar valve
The chief function of lymph nodes is to
Give reason for the following:
The blood groups of both the donor and recipient must be known before transfusing blood.
Explain with reasons.
Human blood is red coloured.
Veins have valves at intervals in their inner lining whereas the arteries do not have valves. Explain.
Name the Following
The enzyme which converts fibrinogen to fibrin.
The artificial method of filtering the blood or removing the wastes from the blood.
State the Location:
Tonsils
