8
AssignmentDropdown

The Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems

Question 8 • Summer School LA-Biology CR

red blood cell:

Answer
A
contains the liquid portion of blood
B
fights pathogens that can cause sickness
C
helps in the healing of cuts and wounds
D
binds and carries oxygen

Explanation

Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, a protein that binds to oxygen in the lungs and carries it to body tissues. White blood cells fight pathogens, platelets help blood clot to heal cuts, and plasma is the liquid portion of blood. Therefore, the correct choice is D, binds and carries oxygen.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.