Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

17. The Blood

Introduction To Blood

Anatomy & Physiology

17. The Blood

Introduction To Blood

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Multiple Choice

Which blood component is primarily responsible for destroying pathogens and removing waste from cells?

Platelets

Red blood cells

Plasma

White blood cells

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Understand the role of each blood component: Platelets are involved in blood clotting, Red blood cells carry oxygen, Plasma is the liquid component that transports nutrients, hormones, and waste products, and White blood cells are part of the immune system.

Focus on the function of White blood cells: They are crucial for the immune response, identifying and destroying pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and other foreign invaders.

Recognize that White blood cells also play a role in removing waste: They help in cleaning up dead cells and debris from the body, maintaining healthy tissue.

Consider the context of the question: It asks for the component responsible for both destroying pathogens and removing waste, which aligns with the functions of White blood cells.

Conclude that White blood cells are the primary component responsible for the tasks mentioned in the question, based on their immune and cleaning functions.