The Circulatory System (LC 2027) (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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How many main components make up blood?
How many main components make up blood?
Four
What percentage of plasma is water?
What percentage of plasma is water?
90%
What is the primary function of plasma?
What is the primary function of plasma?
Transport
What protein in red blood cells carries oxygen?
What protein in red blood cells carries oxygen?
Haemoglobin
What shape are red blood cells?
What shape are red blood cells?
Biconcave
Where are red blood cells made?
Where are red blood cells made?
Bone marrow
Approximately how long do red blood cells live?
Approximately how long do red blood cells live?
Four months
Where are red blood cells broken down?
Where are red blood cells broken down?
Liver and spleen
What pigments are produced when haemoglobin breaks down?
What pigments are produced when haemoglobin breaks down?
Bilirubin and biliverdin
What are the two main types of white blood cells?
What are the two main types of white blood cells?
Lymphocytes and monocytes
What is the function of monocytes?
What is the function of monocytes?
Engulf foreign bodies
Do platelets have a nucleus?
Do platelets have a nucleus?
No, they have no nucleus