Which component of blood is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen?

Practice Questions

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Which component of blood is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen?
  1. Plasma
  2. White blood cells
  3. Platelets
  4. Red blood cells

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which component of blood is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen?
  • Step 1: Understand that blood has different components, including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.
  • Step 2: Identify that red blood cells are the type of blood cells that are mainly responsible for carrying oxygen.
  • Step 3: Learn that red blood cells contain a protein called hemoglobin.
  • Step 4: Recognize that hemoglobin has the ability to bind to oxygen in the lungs.
  • Step 5: Realize that once hemoglobin binds to oxygen, it helps transport the oxygen to different parts of the body.
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