Lesson 4.2.2.3
4.2.2.3 Blood Quiz: AQA Biology, Unit 2
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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Which fluid component of blood carries blood cells and platelets in suspension?
- Serum
- Plasma
- Haemoglobin
- Lymph
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Which blood component carries oxygen?
- Red blood cells
- Platelets
- Plasma
- White blood cells
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Which blood component is involved in blood clotting?
- Red blood cells
- Platelets
- White blood cells
- Plasma proteins only
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Which blood component is responsible for defending the body against pathogens?
- Platelets
- Plasma glucose
- Red blood cells
- White blood cells
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Which red blood cell feature increases its surface area for absorbing oxygen?
- Flagellum
- Spherical shape
- Large nucleus
- Biconcave shape
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Which component of blood carries dissolved substances such as glucose and urea?
- Red blood cells
- Plasma
- White blood cells
- Platelets
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Which type of blood cell has a nucleus?
- White blood cell
- Plasma
- Platelet
- Red blood cell
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What is the main function of white blood cells that engulf pathogens?
- Transpiration
- Phagocytosis
- Photosynthesis
- Osmosis
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Which blood component is the liquid part of blood?
- Plasma
- White blood cells
- Platelets
- Red blood cells
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Why is blood classified as a tissue in the human body?
- Single organ
- Group of cells
- Chemical compound
- Pure liquid
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Which blood cells produce antibodies?
- Red blood cells
- Platelets
- Plasma
- White blood cells
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What is the main advantage of red blood cells having no nucleus?
- Faster cell division
- More haemoglobin space
- Lower oxygen demand
- More energy production
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How do phagocyte white blood cells defend the body against pathogens?
- Carrying oxygen
- Producing insulin
- Engulfing pathogens
- Clotting blood
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What is the primary function of platelets in human blood?
- Blood clotting
- Oxygen transport
- Glucose transport
- Pathogen destruction
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Which liquid component of blood carries blood cells and platelets in suspension?
- Water
- Haemoglobin
- Plasma
- Lymph
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Which process involves weighing up benefits and dangers when using blood products?
- Evaluating risks
- Drawing cells
- Calculating magnification
- Measuring volume
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A student sees a blood sample under a microscope with many flat, nucleus-free cells. Which component is most likely?
- Plasma
- White blood cells
- Bacteria
- Red blood cells
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What is the primary function of white blood cells?
- Defending against infection
- Clotting wounds
- Carrying oxygen
- Transporting glucose
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Which blood component is most directly linked to preventing excessive blood loss?
- Red blood cells
- Platelets
- Plasma
- White blood cells
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What main problem is caused by having a low red blood cell count?
- Reduced oxygen transport
- Slower blood clotting
- Higher infection risk
- Increased blood pressure
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