Blood Cells and Blood Types Worksheet

State whether the following characteristic describes red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets: also known as leukocytes

• Red blood cell

• White blood cell

• Platelet

State whether the following characteristic describes red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets: fight infection in the immune system

• Red blood cell

• White blood cell

• Platelet

Type AB blood carries:

• A antibodies, B antibodies, no antigens

• A antigens, B antigens, no antibodies

• A antibodies, B antibodies, A antigens, B antigens

• None of the above

State whether the following characteristic describes red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets: cluster to form clots that aid in stopping active bleeding

• Red blood cell

• White blood cell

• Platelet

Which blood type is the universal donor?

• B+

• A−

• A+

• B−

• O−

State whether the following characteristic describes red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets: also known as erythrocytes

• Red blood cell

• White blood cell

• Platelet

Type A blood carries:

• A antigens and anti-B antibodies

• B antigens and anti-A antibodies

• A antigens and anti-A antibodies

• B antigens and anti-B antibodies

Which of the following is correct?

• A) A antibodies and A antigens

• B) A antibodies and B antigens

• C) B antibodies and A antigens

• D) None of the above

What are the three formed elements in blood?

• white blood cells

• red blood cells

• platelets

• globulins

• hemoglobin

State whether the following characteristic describes red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets: donut shaped, biconcave

• Red blood cell

• White blood cell

• Platelet