Blood (Cambridge (CIE) O Level Biology): Exam Questions

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The blood contains lymphocytes.

What is their purpose?

  • Transport of hormones

  • Phagocytosis

  • Antibody production

  • Blood clotting

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Some components of the blood of a mammal are shown in the image below.

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Which row of the table correctly identifies the blood components represented above?

 

lymphocyte

phagocyte

platelets

A

4

2

3

B

2

4

3

C

1

2

1

D

2

4

1

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    What is a difference between the contents of plasma and the contents of tissue fluid?

     

    plasma

    tissue fluid

    A

    dissolved glucose

    no dissolved glucose

    B

    less dissolved glucose

    more dissolved glucose

    C

    more protein molecules

    fewer protein molecules

    D

    no white blood cells

    white blood cells

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      Which of the following would be found dissolved in the blood plasma of a human?

      • Glucose, urea and hormones

      • Oxygen, urea and starch

      • Carbon dioxide, hormones and haemoglobin

      • Carbon dioxide, oxygen and urea

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      Which of the following depicts the correct order of stages in the formation of a blood clot?

      • soluble fibrin → insoluble fibrinogen → blood clot

      • soluble fibrinogen → insoluble fibrin → blood clot

      • insoluble fibrin → soluble fibrinogen → blood clot

      • insoluble fibrinogen → soluble fibrin→ blood clot

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      Which row describes the functions of the blood components? 

       

      plasma

      platelets

      white blood cells

      A

      antibody formation

      clotting

      transport of nutrients

      B

      clotting

      transport of nutrients

      antibody formation

      C

      clotting

      antibody formation

      transport of nutrients

      D

      transport of nutrients

      clotting

      antibody formation

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