Blood

What makes up around 55% of the blood?

• Plasma

• Red Blood Cells

• White Blood Cells

• Platelets

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.

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.

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

• To transport oxygen around the body and to the muscles.

• To release antibodies to fight infections.

• To carry dissolved nutrients and sugars.

• To clot and form scabs if there is a wound on the body.

Which blood vessels take blood TO the heart?

• Veins

• Arteries

• Capillaries

Which blood vessels take blood AWAY from the heart?

• Veins

• Arteries

• Capillaries

Which is the smallest of the 3 blood vessels?

• Veins

• Arteries

• Capillaries

Which blood vessel has valves to prevent the back-flow of blood?

• Veins

• Arteries

• Capillaries

What type of blood do the veins usually carry?

• Oxygenated Blood

• Deoxygenated Blood

The three step process that stops blood flowing from a cut is called _________

• hemostasis
• homeostasis
• coagulation
• agglutination