IGCSE Biology 7.2 Blood cells and main vessels

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What is the main component of blood that carries dissolved substances such as glucose, hormones, and mineral ions?

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Plasma

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What is the name of the blood vessel that carries blood from the right ventricle to the lungs?

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Pulmonary artery

Front

Which blood cells are responsible for transporting oxygen and contain hemoglobin?

Back

Red blood cells (erythrocytes)

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What type of blood cells are part of the immune system and can engulf pathogens or produce antibodies?

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White blood cells (leukocytes)

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What is the function of platelets in the blood?

Back

To clot and heal internal or external wounds.

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What is the role of hemoglobin in red blood cells?

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To bind and transport oxygen throughout the body.

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What are the two main types of blood cells?

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Red blood cells and white blood cells.

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What is the function of plasma in the blood?

Back

To transport nutrients, hormones, and waste products.

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What is the difference between arteries and veins?

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Arteries carry blood away from the heart, while veins carry blood to the heart.

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What is the significance of the pulmonary circulation?

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It carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.