Which of the following are most closely associated with oxygen transport? (a) red blood cells (b) platelets (c) neutrophils (d) basophils (e) lymphocytes
Introduction: There are various components in the body such as oxygen, nutrients, and various gases that need to be transported from one tissue to other. This is accomplished with the help of the body’s circulation system.
Answer to Problem 1TYU
Correct answer: Oxygen is transported in the body by the help of hemoglobin, and hemoglobin is present in the red blood cells. Hence, the correct answer is option (a).
Explanation of Solution
Reason for the correct answer:
Hemoglobin is present in the red blood cells. The main function of hemoglobin is to transport oxygen across the body. Therefore, red blood cells are responsible for the transportation of oxygen in the body.
Option (a) is given as “red blood cells”.
Oxygen is transported in the body by hemoglobin and hemoglobin is present in red blood cells. Hence, the correct answer is option (a).
Reasons for the incorrect answer:
Option (b) is given as “platelets”.
The main function of platelet is blood clotting and it does not contain hemoglobin. Hence, option (b) is incorrect.
Option (c) is given as “neutrophils”.
Neutrophils are part of white blood cells. The function of WBC’s is to provide protection to the body. They lack hemoglobin and thus do not help in oxygen transport. Hence, option (c) is incorrect.
Option (d) is given as “basophils”.
Basophils are part of white blood cells. The function of WBC’s is to provide protection to the body. They lack hemoglobin and thus do not help in oxygen transport. Hence, option (d) is incorrect.
Option (e) is given as “lymphocytes”.
Lymphocytes are a part of white blood cells and help in the protection of the body against antigens. They lack hemoglobin and thus do not help in oxygen transport. Hence, option (e) is incorrect.
Hence, options (b), (c), (d), and (e) are incorrect.
Red blood cells transport oxygen with the help of hemoglobin.
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