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BLOOD AND ITS COMPONENTS

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Red blood cells are
a)
thrombocytes
b)
neutrophils
c)
monocytes
d)
erthryocytes
2.
Another name for white blood cells is
a)
erythrocytes
b)
plasmocytes
c)
leukocytes
d)
thrombocytes
3.
These blood cells are the protectors and help fight off disease.
a)
Red blood cells
b)
White blood cells
c)
Plasma
d)
Platelets 
4.
Who am I?
I am the largest (in size) blood component and have a nucleus.
a)
white blood cell
b)
red blood cell
c)
platelet
d)
hemoglobin
5.
The fluid portion of blood that carries blood cells, glucose, proteins, fats, and wastes throughout the body.
a)
red blood cells
b)
white blood cells
c)
plasma
d)
platelets
6.
Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen?
a)
red blood cell
b)
white blood cell
c)
platelets
d)
plasma
7.
Which component of blood is responsible for helping to stop bleeding?
a)
platelets
b)
red blood cells
c)
white blood cells
d)
plasma
8.
What percentage of plasma is made up of water?
a)
100%
b)
90%
c)
45%
d)
55%
9.
Which component of blood is responsible for helping to stop bleeding?
a)
platelets
b)
red blood cells
c)
white blood cells
d)
plasma
10.
Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen?
a)
red blood cell
b)
white blood cell
c)
platelets
d)
plasma
11.

What is the main function of white blood cells in the body?

a)

Targeting pathogens and fighting off infections

b)

Transporting carbon dioxide to the lungs to be excreted

c)

Binding to oxygen to transport it to respiring cells

d)

Helping the blood clot

12.

What is the main function of blood plasma?

a)

Targeting pathogens and fighting off infections

b)

Binding to oxygen and transporting it to cells to be used in respiration

c)

Transporting blood cells and other important substances around the body

d)

Helping the blood clot in the arteries

13.

The given diagram demonstrates the average percentages of the main components of blood in a sample. What component is label A representing?

a)

Phagocytes

b)

Plasma

c)

Water

d)

Lymphocytes

e)

Hemoglobin

14.

The diagram given shows multiple, normal red blood cells in a blood vessel

a)

Biconcave

b)

Circular

c)

Biconvex

d)

Convex

15.

The diagram shows three types of blood cells. Giving reasons, identify the blood cell that:

a) transports oxygen around the body

b) produces antibodies to destroy bacteria

c) engulfs and digests bacteria

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