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Read the statements about blood components: 1. Plasma transports nutrients and hormones. 2. Red blood cells contain haemoglobin. 3. Platelets are responsible for oxygen transport.

1. Only 1 and 2 are correct
2. Only 2 and 3 are correct
3. Only 1 and 3 are correct
4. 1, 2 and 3 all are correct

Correct answer: Only 1 and 2 are correct

Solution

Plasma carries dissolved nutrients, hormones, and other substances, and red blood cells contain haemoglobin. Platelets are involved in clotting, not oxygen transport, so only statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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