11. Why does the blood from the organs and tissues of the body go to the lungs? A to get oxygen and release carbon dioxide B. to get carbon dioxide and release oxygen C to get nutrients from the food we eat D to send message from the sense organs 12 What component of the blood carries oxygen to the tissue? A Platelet B. White blood cell C. Red blood cell D. Plasma 13. Rico touched something very hot. He moved his hand away from the object when​