6 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a component of blood?
White blood cells
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
Transporting oxygen
Which of the following is responsible for carrying oxygen to the body's tissues?
Red blood cells
What is the role of plasma in the blood?
Transporting nutrients
What is the role of platelets in blood?
Clotting blood
What is the function of white blood cells in the blood?
Fighting infections
Study Notes
Blood Components
- Lymph is not a component of blood.
Red Blood Cells
- The primary function of red blood cells is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.
- They are responsible for carrying oxygen to the body's tissues.
Plasma
- Plasma is the liquid portion of blood that carries proteins, nutrients, hormones, gases, waste products, and blood cells throughout the body.
Platelets
- The role of platelets in blood is to form blood clots and stop bleeding when a blood vessel is injured.
White Blood Cells
- The function of white blood cells in the blood is to provide immunity and fight infections.
Test your knowledge on blood with this 30-item multiple choice exam! From its components to functions, this quiz covers it all. Can you identify what is NOT a component of blood? Do you know the primary function of red blood cells? And what about the role of platelets? Take the quiz to find out!
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