Intro. to Blood

You are a medical student studying for your exams. You come across a question in your textbook: 'What are the components of blood?'

• red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma

• hemoglobin, white blood cells, antibodies, and plasma

• red blood cells, plasma, antibodies, and platelets

• hemoglobin, plasma, platelets, and white blood cells

Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen?

• red blood cells

• plasma

• platelets

• white blood cells

Imagine you are a tiny being inside a human body, traveling with red blood cells. What would be your primary job?

• Transporting oxygen and removing carbon dioxide

• Producing antibodies and fighting infections.

• Regulating body temperature and maintaining homeostasis.

• Digesting food and absorbing nutrients.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

What is the function of white blood cells?

• To produce insulin for glucose regulation.

• To protect the body against infections and foreign substances.

• To regulate body temperature.

• To transport oxygen throughout the body.

What is the function of platelets?

• Transporting oxygen

• Producing antibodies

• Blood clotting

• Filtering waste products

What is the liquid component of blood called?

• plasma

• platelets

• hemoglobin

• serum

What is the function of plasma?

• Protection against pathogens

• Transportation of nutrients, hormones, and waste products

• Regulation of body temperature

• Production of red blood cells

What is the average volume of blood in an adult human?

• 2 liters

• 10 liters

• 7 liters

• 5 liters

What is the pH level of blood?

• 7.35 to 7.45

• 6.5 to 7.0

• 8.0 to 8.5

• 5.0 to 5.5

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What is the function of blood in the immune system?

• Transport immune cells and components

• Produce antibodies.

• Regulate body temperature.

• Carry oxygen to the body's cells.