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What is the primary function of red blood cells?
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
What allows red blood cells to carry more oxygen?
What allows red blood cells to carry more oxygen?
Which of the following correctly describes the function of white blood cells?
Which of the following correctly describes the function of white blood cells?
Where are red blood cells produced in the body?
Where are red blood cells produced in the body?
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Why do red blood cells not require a supply of oxygen for themselves?
Why do red blood cells not require a supply of oxygen for themselves?
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Study Notes
Human Organs
- Skin: Protects and senses
- Lungs: Takes in oxygen, removes carbon dioxide
- Liver: Processes substances
- Small Intestine: Digests food, absorbs into blood
- Bladder: Stores urine
- Blood Vessels: Carry blood
- Heart: Pumps blood
- Diaphragm: Aids breathing
- Stomach: Aids digestion
- Kidneys: Filter blood, produce urine
- Large Intestine: Removes water from undigested food
Blood Composition
- Plasma (55%): Water, ions, proteins, nutrients, wastes, gases
- Red Blood Cells (41%): Carry oxygen
- White Blood Cells & Platelets (4%): Important for immunity and blood clotting
Red Blood Cells
- Shaped like biconcave discs
- No nucleus
- Filled with hemoglobin, which carries oxygen
- Made in bone marrow
- Transport oxygen
White Blood Cells
- Phagocytes: Capture and destroy microorganisms
- Lymphocytes: Produce antibodies to fight infection
Blood Transport in Mammals
- Blood transports oxygen and nutrients to cells.
- It also removes carbon dioxide and other waste products.
Microscopy
- Microscopes enable viewing blood components
- Parts of a microscope include eyepiece lens, objective lens, slide, stage, and mirror.
How Blood is Red
- Red Blood Cells contain a pigment called hemoglobin - which is red
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Test your knowledge on human organs and blood composition with this quiz. Explore the functions of major organs and the components of blood, including red and white blood cells. Ideal for students studying human biology or anatomy.
