Year 10 DSCI Blood
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Blood consists of cells and plasma.
Plasma transports various substances to and from different parts of the body.Describe the function of plasma in transporting named substances in the body.
Blood consists of cells and plasma.
Plasma transports various substances to and from different parts of the body.
Describe the function of plasma in transporting named substances in the body.
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Name the structure labelled A in the diagram.
Name the structure labelled A in the diagram.
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Describe the function of this cell in defending the body from infection.
Describe the function of this cell in defending the body from infection.
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Other white blood cells produce proteins called antibodies.
State how you could test a sample of plasma for protein.
Other white blood cells produce proteins called antibodies.
State how you could test a sample of plasma for protein.
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Which component does layer P contain?
Which component does layer P contain?
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The diagram can be used to estimate the percentage of total blood volume that is made up by each layer.
The estimated percentage of each layer is
The diagram can be used to estimate the percentage of total blood volume that is made up by each layer.
The estimated percentage of each layer is
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Some people have a condition called anaemia, in which the blood contains less haemoglobin. This alters the percentage of each layer.
Describe how a blood sample from a person with anaemia would differ in appearance from a normal blood sample.
Some people have a condition called anaemia, in which the blood contains less haemoglobin. This alters the percentage of each layer.
Describe how a blood sample from a person with anaemia would differ in appearance from a normal blood sample.
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Explain how white blood cells protect the body from disease.
Explain how white blood cells protect the body from disease.
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Name two substances that are transported around the body in plasma.
Name two substances that are transported around the body in plasma.