Body systemsQuestion 768 of 1700

What does blood do in the body?

  1. Digests food and breaks it into smaller parts
  2. Makes hormones for the whole body
  3. Filters wastes from the blood to make urine
  4. Moves nutrients to cells and wastes away
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Correct answer: Moves nutrients to cells and wastes away

Blood works as the body's transport fluid. It brings nutrients to cells and takes wastes away.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 11.2: Cardiovascular System

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026