BLOOD VESSELS &

BLOOD COMPONENTS
DO NOW
 Fill in your learning outcome
for previous lessons.
 Correction to previous
classwork/homework.
BLOOD VESSELS
OBJECTIVES
 Identify blood vessels
 Describe the structure and functions of blood
vessels
 State the differences between arteries and
veins.
KEYWORDS
 Arteries
 Veins
 Capillaries
 Valves
 Elastic
 Muscular
TYPES OF BLOOD VESSELS
There are three types of blood vessels.
 Arteries
 Veins
 Capillaries
CLASS ACTIVITY
 In a tabular form, state the differences
between an artery and a vein.
BLOOD COMPONENTS
OBJECTIVES
 To list and identify blood components(Grade
C)
 Describe the structure and function of the
four blood components ( B)
 State the differences between phagocytes
and lymphocytes(A/A*)
 DO NOW
 Fill in your learning outcome
for previous lessons.
KEYWORDS
Make up a list of keywords
KEYWORDS
 Phagocytes
 lymphocytes
 Haemoglobin
 Plasma
 Platelets
 Clotting
 WHAT IS BLOOD?
WHAT IS BLOOD?
Blood is a specialized
liquid that circulates
around the body in blood
vessels. An average adult
has 4–6 litres of blood.

Blood has a range of

functions, including to:
 transport substances
 defend against pathogens
 control body temperature
 maintain pH of fluids.
 ACTIVITY
 Work in pairs.
 Use the work sheet provided.
 Complete the table to show the components of
blood, their structure and function.
- Match the structure to the picture and function.
-Cut and paste the pictures in the appropriate boxes.
-Identify and state the differences between
phagocytes and lymphocytes.
BLOOD COMPONENTS WORKSHEET- What is Blood made of?
Name…………………………………………………………………,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, CLASS……………………………… Date………………,,,,……………………
Instruction- Complete the table below using the pictures and information given.
S/N Component Picture Structure Function

         

         

         

         
PLENARY
HOMEWORK
-Research on the use of artificial
blood.
-Record your findings before the next
class.