State the functions of the following components of transport system: (i) Blood (ii) Lymph

State the functions of the following components of transport system:

  1. Blood
  2. Lymph

Answer:

  1. The following are the important functions of blood:
  • It transports the digestive component of food to all the body cells.
  • It also transports respiratory gases to body cells.
  • It also carries waste product for excretion.
  • It acts as carrier of hormones.
  1. Lymph contains lymphocyte cells which fight against infection and it also carries digested fat.