The Wonderful World of Blood

What part of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide to or from body cells?

• Red Blood Cells

• White Blood Cells

• Platelets

• Plasma

What part of blood is responsible for fighting bacteria and viruses?

• Red Blood Cells

• White Blood Cells

• Platelets

• Plasma

What is the function of hemoglobin?

• to carry iron

• to carry wastes

• to carry oxygen

• to produce oxygen

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What is the function (job) of the platelets?

• To form clots (i.e. scabs) when you have cuts and grazes.

• To transport oxygen to the muscles

• To carry dissolved sugars.

• To produce antibodies

What does blood transport?

• Nutrients

• Oxygen 

• Carbon Dioxide

• All of the above

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

• Red blood cells

• Plasma

• Platelets

• White blood cells

These blood cells are the protectors and help fight off disease.

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Plasma

• Platelets 

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What component of blood is primarily responsible for clotting?

• Red Blood Cells

• White Blood Cells

• Platelets

• Plasma

Which part of the blood carries hormones throughout the body?

• Red Blood Cells

• White Blood Cells

• Platelets

• Plasma

What is the main function of hemoglobin in the blood?

• To fight infections

• To carry oxygen

• To clot blood

• To transport nutrients