Human Blood Questions
1. How many quarts of blood does the body hold?
2. Describe 3 important functions of blood.
3. What function does plasma serve?
4. Describe the different types of proteins found in plasma.
5. When you bite your lip, what taste does blood have? Why?
6. What is the lifespan of a red blood cell?
7. What organ is responsible for the removal of faulty red blood cells?
8. Draw a diagram of a red blood cell. Explain why it has its unique shape.
9. Describe the function of hemoglobin.
10. Summarize each of the following:
Eosinophilic Leucocytes
Basophilic Leucocytes
Monocytes
Polymorphonuclear Leucocytes
Lymphocytes
Human Blood Questions
11. Use a diagram and description to explain the process of phagocytosis.
12. Define the following terms:
Antibody
Antigen
Agglutination
13. Create a table that shows what happens when each blood type is mixed.
14. Describe the steps involved in blood clotting. How long does this process usually take?
Human Blood Questions
15. Describe the symptoms a person would experience if they have sickle cell anemia.
16. Research and summarize 3 blood bourne diseases. Include their method of transmission,
symptoms and treatment.