WorksheetsBLOOD AND ITS COMPONENTS
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
I am the largest (in size) blood component and have a nucleus.
What is the main function of white blood cells in the body?
Targeting pathogens and fighting off infections
Transporting carbon dioxide to the lungs to be excreted
Binding to oxygen to transport it to respiring cells
Helping the blood clot
What is the main function of blood plasma?
Targeting pathogens and fighting off infections
Binding to oxygen and transporting it to cells to be used in respiration
Transporting blood cells and other important substances around the body
Helping the blood clot in the arteries
The given diagram demonstrates the average percentages of the main components of blood in a sample. What component is label A representing?
Phagocytes
Plasma
Water
Lymphocytes
Hemoglobin
The diagram given shows multiple, normal red blood cells in a blood vessel
Biconcave
Circular
Biconvex
Convex
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
