Blood

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Blood is the substance pumped by the heart through the body carrying blood cells that are responsible for the distribution of nutrients, oxygen, and other necessities to the body's fibers, muscles, and tissues.

Although blood looks to be completely liquid, it is actually composed of red and white blood cells and blood plasma.