Circulatory System Part 2

​People with sickle cell anemia have some red blood cells that have an abnormal shape. It is harder for them to deliver oxygen to their cells.

Multiple Choice

What makes up around 55% of the blood?

• Plasma

• Red Blood Cells

• White Blood Cells

• Platelets

Multiple Choice

What carries oxygen around the body?

• Plasma

• Red Blood Cells

• Platelets

• White Blood Cells

Multiple Choice

What is the function (job) of the platelets?

• To form clots (i.e. scabs) when you have cuts and grazes.

• To transport oxygen to the muscles

• To carry dissolved sugars.

• To produce antibodies

Multiple Choice

What is the function (job) of the white blood cells?

• To transport oxygen around the body.

• To carry dissolved sugars.

• To clot and cover wounds like cuts and grazes.

• To release antibodies to help destroy infections.

Multiple Choice

What is the function (job) of the plasma?

• To release antibodies to fight infections.

• To transport oxygen around the body.

• To carry dissolved nutrients and sugars.

• To transport oxygen around the body.

Open Ended

Where does oxygen go once it enters the lungs?

Open Ended

Why is it necessary for the respiratory and circulatory systems to work together?

Multiple Select

What are the functions of the circulatory system?

Select ALL that apply.

• carries oxygen and nutrients to cells

• carries waste away from cells

• works with respiratory system to provide oxygen and get rid of wastes

• removes CO2 and H2O when you exhale