BioWorld Components of the Blood

What percentage of plasma is made up of water?

• 100%
• 90%
• 45%
• 55%

Which TWO blood components do not have a nucleus?

• both red and white blood cells
• white blood cells and platelets
• all blood cells have a nucleus
• red blood cells and platelets

Which component of blood is responsible for helping to stop bleeding?

• platelets
• red blood cells
• white blood cells
• plasma

Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen?

• red blood cell
• white blood cell
• platelets
• plasma

Where are blood cells produced in the body?

• the heart
• bone marrow
• the brain
• in the blood

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Red blood cells are made up mostly of this protein. (Hint: Oxygen attaches to it.)

• fibrin
• hemoglobin
• carbon dioxide
• platelets

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The fluid portion of blood that carries blood cells, glucose, proteins, fats, and wastes throughout the body.

• red blood cells
• white blood cells
• plasma
• platelets

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What is the function of a white blood cell?

• find and destroy disease-causing organisms
• deliver oxygen to body cells
• helps clot blood (stops bleeding)
• helps the blood components flow throughout the body

This part of blood helps it clot, when you get cut.

• Red blood cells
• Plasma
• Platelets
• White blood cells

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_______ is made mostly of water and makes up about 55% of the blood

• Plasma
• Platelets 
• Red blood cells
• White blood cells