Components of Blood Quiz
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What shape is associated to RBC?
A. Disc shape
B. Irregular shape
C. Square shape
D. Biconcave shape
Red blood cells do not contain a nucleus. What is the advantage of this?
A. The cell can form a convex shape to increase its surface area.
B. There is more space within the cell for the genetic material.
C. There is more space within the cell for mitochondria.
D. The cell can divide more rapidly to make new cells.
E. There is more space within the cell for hemoglobin.
Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen?
A. red blood cell
B. white blood cell
C. platelets
D. plasma
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
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
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
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
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
These blood cells are the protectors and help fight off disease.
A. Red blood cells
B. White blood cells
C. Plasma
D. Platelets
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
Which of these would cause a reduction in blood plasma?
A. Dehydration
B. Iron deficiency
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 component of the blood is A, B, C and D
A. Red Blood Cells
B. White Blood Cells
C. Platelets
D. Plasma
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
