Activity 1.1.14 Blood Evidence

What is the typical shape of red blood cells?

• Spherical

• Irregular

• Biconcave disc

• Oval

What is the main function of red blood cells?

• Immune response

• Blood clotting

• Transporting oxygen

• Fighting infections

Which component gives red blood cells their red color?

• Plasma

• Hemoglobin

• Platelets

• Nucleus

Where are mature red blood cells produced?

• Lungs

• Liver

• Spleen

• Red bone marrow

Do white blood cells have a nucleus?

• Yes

• No

• Only in some species

• Only in certain conditions

Another name for white blood cells is

• erythrocytes
• plasmocytes
• leukocytes
• thrombocytes

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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

What is true about platelets?

• They are attracted to wounds

• They contain haemoglobin

• They produce antibodies

• They are cells

What does blood consist of?

• plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets
• hormones, oxygen, nutrients, water
• red blood cells
• carbon dioxide and minerals

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

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