Question

match each function of blood with the correct component of blood.
involved in coagulation, or clotting involved in immunological defenses transporting oxygen carrying dissolved nutrients and signaling molecules
drag each item above to its appropriate location in the image. note that every item may not have a match, while some items may have more than one match.
plasma (55% of whole blood)
platelets
red blood cells

Explanation:

• Platelets: Release factors for blood clotting (coagulation).
• Red blood cells: Contain hemoglobin to transport oxygen.
• Plasma: Carries dissolved nutrients (e.g., glucose) and signaling molecules (e.g., hormones); also involved in coagulation (via clotting factors) and immunological defenses (via antibodies).

Answer:

• Involved in coagulation or clotting: Platelets, Plasma
• Involved in immunological defenses: Plasma
• Transporting oxygen: Red blood cells
• Carrying dissolved nutrients and signaling molecules: Plasma