Components of Blood

What is the primary function of the heart?

• To store blood

• To filter blood

• To supply blood to the body

• To produce blood cells

What does blood transport around the body?

• Air

• Heat

• Light

• Nutrients and oxygen

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What are the main components of blood?

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

• Cells, plasma, and nutrients

• Water, cells, and air

• Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates

What percentage of blood is plasma?

• 25%

• 45%

• 55%

• 10%

What is the function of red blood cells?

• To produce plasma

• To carry oxygen

• To clot blood

• To fight infections

What protein do red blood cells contain?

• Collagen

• Insulin

• Keratin

• Hemoglobin

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How are nutrients transported to the body's cells?

• In blood plasma

• Via the digestive system directly

• By red blood cells

• Through the air

What is the function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?

• To fight infections

• To clot blood

• To carry oxygen from the lungs to the body

• To produce energy

What is the role of white blood cells?

• To fight infections

• To produce hemoglobin

• To carry oxygen

• To clot blood

What are platelets also known as?

• Plasmocytes

• Erythrocytes

• Leukocytes

• Thrombocytes