Blood: Composition and Function
This worksheet covers the composition, functions, and disorders of human blood for Grade 11 science students.
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Blood: Composition and Function
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Use complete sentences where appropriate.
1. Which component of blood is primarily responsible for oxygen transport?
Plasma
Leukocytes
Erythrocytes
Thrombocytes
2. What is the main function of platelets in the blood?
Fighting infections
Transporting nutrients
Blood clotting
Producing antibodies
3. The liquid matrix of blood, called , is composed of water, proteins, salts, hormones, and nutrients.
4. White blood cells are also known as and are crucial for the immune system.
5. The iron-containing protein in red blood cells that binds to oxygen is called .
6. All arteries carry oxygenated blood.
True
False
7. Type O blood is considered the universal recipient.
True
False
8. Describe the main differences between red blood cells and white blood cells in terms of structure and primary function.
9. Explain the process of blood clotting, mentioning the key components involved.
10. Label the four chambers of the heart and identify the major blood vessels entering and leaving the heart in the diagram below.
