Biology Worksheet

1. Name the four components of blood.

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The four components of blood are-
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-Plasma
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-Red blood cells
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-White blood cells
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-Platelets

2. Name the two types of white blood cells and describe how they help protect the body against
diseases.
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There are many different types of white blood cells. They destroy pathogens in different ways. Two of these are phagocytes and
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lymphocytes.
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Phagocytes: this type of white blood cells move around within the blood and body, engulf and destroy the pathogens by digesting
them. This process is known as phagocytosis.
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Lymphocytes are white blood cells which produce chemicals called antibodies. Antibodies destroy pathogens as well as toxins
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produced by the pathogens.

3. Explain in your own words how a blood clot is formed.

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Platelets are drawn to the damaged lining of a blood artery,
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generating a platelet clog. Afterwards, a series of events take
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place which eventually leads fibrinogen to turn into fibrin
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threads. The fibrin threads cover the damaged area, and in
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doing so trap components of blood like the blood cells and
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more platelets.

4. Name three functions of blood.

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It carries dissolved mineral ions and nutrients such as amino acids and glucose.
2)It distributes heat evenly across the body, preventing any overheating.
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3) It carries hormones from where they are released to where they are needed.
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