Blood functions to:
1) protect against its excessive loss after injury
2) play a role in pH regulation
3) protect against UV radiation damage
4) protect against disease
5) assist with regulation of body temperature
A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B) 1, 3, 4, 5 only
C) 1, 2, 4, 5 only
D) 2, 4, 5 only

Question

Blood functions to: 
1) protect against its excessive loss after injury
2) play a role in pH regulation
3) protect against UV radiation damage
4) protect against disease
5) assist with regulation of body temperature
A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B) 1, 3, 4, 5 only
C) 1, 2, 4, 5 only
D) 2, 4, 5 only

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Blood functions to protect against excessive loss after injury (clotting), play a role in pH regulation (buffer systems), protect against disease (immune functions), and assist with regulation of body temperature (heat distribution). It does not protect against UV radiation damage.

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