Quiz on Blood Components and Functions

Which of the following is NOT a component of blood?

• Plasma

• Red blood cells

• Nerve cells

• White blood cells

What is the function of plasma in the blood?

• To carry oxygen

• To transport nutrients and waste products

• To fight infections

• To clot blood

Which component of blood is responsible for clotting?

• Plasma

• White blood cells

• Platelets

• Red blood cells

Which of the following is a function of red blood cells?

• Producing antibodies

• Transporting oxygen

• Clotting the blood

• Removing waste

What gives red blood cells their color?

• Plasma

• Hemoglobin

• White blood cells

• Platelets

What is the primary function of white blood cells?

• Transporting nutrients

• Fighting infections

• Carrying oxygen

• Clotting blood

Plasma is mostly composed of:

• Red blood cells

• Proteins

• Water

• Platelets

Which of the following is NOT carried by plasma?

• Hormones

• Digested food

• Oxygen

• Waste products

Plasma proteins help with:

• Blood clotting

• Immune response

• Maintaining blood pressure

• All of the above

Waste products in plasma are removed from the body by:

• The liver

• The lungs

• The kidneys

• The small intestine