Question

Is blood a connective tissure? Give two important functions
of blood.​

Answer 1

Answer

Yes, blood is a special connective tissue consisting of fluid matrix called plasma and formed elements.

Functions of blood :

$\bigstar$ Blood is involved in defence mechanism, they kill bacteria and other foreign organisms entering the body.

$\bigstar$ They help in osmotic balance.

$\bigstar$ They are responsible for immune response of the body.

$\bigstar$ They are involved in coagulation or clotting of body.

$\bigstar$ They are involved in inflammatory reactions.

Know more :

• Blood is made up of plasma and formed elements.
• Plasma is straw colour, viscous aqueous solution constitutes about 55% to total volume of blood.
• RBC , WBC and platelets are collectively called formed elements, They constitute 45% of the blood.