Question

Read the following statements.
1. Blood delivers oxygen and carbon dioxide
2. Blood regulates pH and temperature of our body
3. Blood is a connective tissue
4. Blood is made up of fluid matrix called lymph
How many of the above statement(s) about blood is/are correct?

• A. One
• B. Two
• C. Three
• D. Four

Answer 1

The correct option is C Three

Blood is a specialized fluid connective tissue. Around 45% of blood consists of cells while the remaining 55% consists of a fluid matrix called plasma. Blood supports and links other types of tissues. Thus, blood is a connective tissue. It is found throughout the body. Blood has several functions such as delivering oxygen and carbon dioxide to other tissues. It also regulates our body pH and temperature.

Lymph is a colourless fluid containing specialised lymphocytes which are responsible for the immune responses of the body.