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List the five functions blood serves in the body

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The five major functions of blood are restricting fluid losses at injury sites, stabilizing body temperature, defending against toxins, regulating pH and ion composition of interstitial fluids, and transportation of dissolved gases.
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The five functions of blood in the body includes;
-Transports; oxygen, waste, and hormones
-Heat regulation
-Homeostatic balance within the body system
- Wound repair in case of an injury
-Transports oxygen and carbon dioxide from respiration
- Important in immune system / infection fighting

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Blood is a major tissue in the body that is very important in the daily operations of a body. It contains Red blood cells, leukocytes, plasma, platelets, which are the major components each with a different function.
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