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Blood Cells

Name_________________________________
Date_________________________
White Blood Cells (leukocytes), Plasma, Red Blood Cells (erythrocytes),
Platelets (thrombocytes), Bone marrow, Haemoglobin, complete blood
count (CBC), sphygmomanometer
Complete the following statements using the terms above.
1. All the various types of blood cells are produced in
the _________________.
2. __________________________ is the yellow or straw-coloured liquid in
which the blood cells are suspended. The liquid is made up of 90%
water and also contains various nutrients, electrolytes, gases,
proteins, glucose and hormones.
3. ________________________ cells are responsible for the transport
of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and the rest of the
tissues of the body.
4. Known for their bright red colour, __________________ cells are the
most abundant cell in the blood, accounting for about 40-45 percent
of its volume.
5. White Blood are much less numerous than the red blood cells are a
part of the immune system and help or participate in protecting the
body from infections.
6. Blood pressure is measured using a
____________________________________
7. _______________________are small fragments of cells which help the
blood clotting process or coagulation by gathering at the part of an
injury, sticking to the lining of the injured blood vessel, and forming
a platform on which blood coagulation can occur. This prevents
excessive bleeding when the skin is cut.
8. ___________________ is the oxygen-carrying protein that is found
within all RBCs. It picks up oxygen from the lungs and distributes it
to where it is needed around the body tissues. The protein is also the
pigment that gives RBCs their red colour.
9. A ____________________ is a simple blood test that is commonly done
as part of a routine medical assessment. The test can be used to

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