Question 5
The blood is a connective tissue which circulates throughout the rest of the body in order to perform several important functions. Which of the following statements does NOT describe the function of the blood?
A. The blood delivers nutrients from the large intestine to the other tissues.
B. The blood delivers oxygen from the lungs to the other tissues.
C. The blood takes away wastes from the tissues to be filtered by the kidney.
D. The blood carries factors that are responsible for defense against pathogens.
E. The blood regulates body temperature.
Editorial response: Explain the scientific reasoning and any limitation of the original choices.
A. The blood delivers nutrients from the large intestine to the other tissues.
B. The blood delivers oxygen from the lungs to the other tissues.
C. The blood takes away wastes from the tissues to be filtered by the kidney.
D. The blood carries factors that are responsible for defense against pathogens.
E. The blood regulates body temperature.
Editorial response: Explain the scientific reasoning and any limitation of the original choices.