The nurse is developing a series of presentations for a group of high school students interested in a career in health care

Question

Which topics would the nurse consider for inclusion in a discussion of hematologic function? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The hematologic system is a transport system that functions to provide nutrients to the body.
2. The main component of the hematologic system is blood.
3. The hematologic system is a transport system that functions to remove toxins from the body.
4. The lymphatic and the reticuloendothelial/mononuclear phagocyte systems contribute to the functions of the hematologic system.
5. Blood is a type of epithelial tissue.

Answer 1

1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: The hematologic system is a method of transport that delivers nutrition, oxygen, and secretory products throughout the body.
Rationale 2: Blood is the tissue that makes up the hematologic system.
Rationale 3: Blood transports wastes to the kidneys and liver for disposal.
Rationale 4: The lymphatic system, the spleen, the liver, and the reticuloendothelial/mononuclear phagocyte system contribute to the overall function of the hematologic system.
Rationale 5: Blood is a type of connective tissue that runs throughout the body.