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iGCSE - Blood, platelets, adaptations of RBCs

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Red blood cells are also known as?

a)

erythrocytes

b)

erythophosils

c)

lymphocytes

d)

eosinophils

2.

Oxygen transport in humans involves the bonding of oxygen with

a)

white blood cells

b)

platelets

c)

hormones

d)

hemoglobin molecules

3.

Which part of the blood is correctly paired with its primary function?

a)

red blood cells - fight infection

b)

plasma - transports RBCs, waste and hormones

c)

platelets - produce antibodies

d)

white blood cells - carry oxygen

4.

Which statement correctly describes the activities of the components of human blood shown in the diagram?

a)

Both A and B function in immune responses, and C transports oxygen

b)

A, B, and C are able to synthesize hemoglobin

c)

Both B and C provide immunity, and A transports nutrients

d)

A transports oxygen, B starts clots, and C functions in immune response to fight infections

5.

Bleeding from a small cut soon stops due to the release of enzymes from

a)

platelets

b)

activated antibodies

c)

hemoglobin

d)

white blood cells

6.

A function of the white blood cells is to

a)

transport oxygen to body cells

b)

produce hormones that regulate cell communication

c)

carry glucose to body cells

d)

protect the body against pathogens

7.
Which blood cells are most abundant in the body?
a)
erythrocytes
b)
platelets
c)
lymphocytes
d)
eosinophils
8.

Irregularly shaped cell fragments that help clot blood

a)

Platelets

b)

Lymph

c)

Plasma

d)

White Blood Cells

9.

The liquid part of blood made of mostly water; nutrients, minerals and oxygen are dissolved

a)

Marrow

b)

Plasma

c)

Proteins

d)

Urea

10.

Name the proteins on the surface of red blood cells.

a)

Antibodies

b)

Antigens

c)

Plasma

d)

Collagen