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Components of Blood Quiz


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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


What are the arrows pointing at?

A. Red Blood Cells

B. White Blood Cells

C. Platelets

D. Plasma


What does this picture show?

A. Plasma transfusion

B. Blood clotting

C. Cellular respiration

D. Phagocytosis


Which of the following is true about red blood cells?

A. They contain a big nucleus

B. They transport CO2 to the cells

C. They contain haemoglobin

D. They provide immunity


What are phagocytes?

A. A type of RBC

B. A special platelet

C. A dissolved substance

D. A type of WBC


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


What does the following picture show?

A. The role of RBC in oxygen transport

B. The role of platelets in blood clotting

C. The role of plasma for disease treatment

D. The role of WBC to defend our body


What would be a consequence of a lack of red blood cells?

A. Tiredness

B. Getting sick often

C. Bleeding for a long time after a cut

D. Low blood pressure


What does blood transport?

A. Nutrients

B. Oxygen 

C. Carbon Dioxide

D. All of the above


Which component of blood is responsible for helping to stop bleeding?

A. platelets

B. red blood cells

C. white blood cells

D. plasma


These blood cells are the protectors and help fight off disease.

A. Red blood cells

B. White blood cells

C. Plasma

D. Platelets


Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen?

A. red blood cell

B. white blood cell

C. platelets

D. plasma


What component of the blood is A, B, C and D

A. Red Blood Cells

B. White Blood Cells

C. Platelets

D. Plasma


What would be a consequence of a lack of blood plasma?

A. Tiredness

B. Getting sick often

C. Bleeding for a long time after a cut

D. Low blood pressure


Red blood cells contain a protein that has the ability to bind to oxygen and gives the cell its red color. What is this protein called?

A. Myoglobin

B. Hemolin

C. Haemoglobin

D. Chlorophyll


The given table shows some of the functions of different components of the blood. State the correct component for each function

A. 1: Platelets, 2: White blood cells, 3: Red blood cells, 4: Plasma

B. 1: Red blood cells, 2: White blood cells, 3: Platelets, 4: Plasma

C. 1: Platelets, 2: Red blood cells, 3: White blood cells, 4: Plasma

D. 1: Plasma, 2: White blood cells, 3: Red blood cells, 4: Platelets


Which of these would cause a reduction in red blood cells?

A. Dehydration

B. Iron deficiency


Which of the following is not a major component of blood in humans?

A. Epithelial cells

B. Red blood cells

C. White blood cells

D. Plasma

E. Platelets


Why does a red blood cell have a biconcave shape?

A. To decrease the surface area, therefore restricting the volume of oxygen lost from the cell

B. To provide a large surface area for the active transport of oxygen in and out of the cell

C. To increase the available surface area, so more oxygen can diffuse in and out of the cell

D. To increase the volume of the cell, so more genetic material can be carried around the body


What happens when haemoglobin mixes with oxygen?

A. It is decomposed

B. It turns bright red

C. It produces energy

D. It makes antibodies


What percentage of plasma is made up of water?

A. 100%

B. 90%

C. 45%

D. 55%


Plasma in the blood transports the products of digestion to cells that require them. Which of the following is a product of digestion that is transported to human body cells for respiration?

A. Glucose

B. Sucrose

C. Glucagon

D. Lactose


What would be a consequence of a lack of white blood cells?

A. Tiredness

B. Getting sick often

C. Bleeding for a long time after a cut

D. Low blood pressure


Which of the following corresponds to the role of lymphocytes?

A. Carrying oxygen

B. Forming a clot

C. Transporting dissolved substances

D. Making antibodies against pathogens


What shape is associated to RBC?

A. Disc shape

B. Irregular shape

C. Square shape

D. Biconcave shape




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