Blood

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

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

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 the name of the protein that is released by the platelets?

• hemoglobin
• glucose
• fibrin
• carbon dioxide

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

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

• fibrin
• hemoglobin
• carbon dioxide
• platelets

Who am I?
I am the largest (in size) blood component and have a nucleus.

• white blood cell
• red blood cell
• platelet
• hemoglobin

Where are blood cells produced in the body?

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

How long do white blood cells live?

• they live forever
• 120 days
• 1 year
• they live for months or even years

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

Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen?

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