Which type of tissue is blood and what is its function?
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Solution
Blood: Blood is the fluid connective tissue and is made up of plasma (matrix) and cells, such as RBCs, WBCs and platelets.
Functions:
Blood carries nutrients and gases(O2 and CO2) from one place to another in the body.
It provides immunity against specific diseases and protects our body from microbial infection.
Blood also helps in the transport of various hormones and vitamins to different parts of the body and also excretory products from various parts of the kidney and liver.