Question 1 Which of the following is a function of the blood? transport of nutrients and wastes transport of body heat transport of gases All of the answers are correct Question 2 All of the following are components of the cardiovascular system except blood. arteries. heart. lymph vessels. Question 3 Each of the following is a way that blood transports materials around the body except nutrients from the digestive tract to the body. hormones from endocrine glands to target cells. carbon dioxide from the lungs to the tissues. wastes from the cells to the kidneys. Question 4 The combination of plasma and formed elements is called serum. lymph. whole blood.