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| Blood Analysis Dr. McBride relys on blood tests to determine body malfunction and monitor progress. Some tests measure the components of blood itself; others examine substances found in the blood to identify abnormal function of various organs. Blood carries out many vital functions as it circulates through the body. It transports oxygen from the lungs to other body tissues and carries away carbon dioxide. It carries nutrients from the digestive system to the cells of the body, and carries away wastes for excretion by the kidneys. Blood helps our body fight off infectious agents and inactivates toxins, stops bleeding through its clotting ability, and regulates our body temperature. |