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WorksheetsCheckpoint: Components of blood
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
I am the largest (in size) blood component and have a nucleus.
What happens when haemoglobin mixes with oxygen?
It is decomposed
It turns bright red
It produces energy
It makes antibodies
What are phagocytes?
A type of RBC
A special platelet
A dissolved substance
A type of WBC
What is the scientific name given to red blood cells in humans?
Phagocytes
Haemocytes
Lymphocytes
Erythrocytes
Oocytes
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
Why does a red blood cell have a biconcave shape?
To decrease the surface area, therefore restricting the volume of oxygen lost from the cell
To provide a large surface area for the active transport of oxygen in and out of the cell
To increase the available surface area, so more oxygen can diffuse in and out of the cell
To increase the volume of the cell, so more genetic material can be carried around the body
