Quiz & Worksheet - Red Blood Cells and the Circulatory System

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What is the function of red blood cells in the human body?

To give blood its red color. To transport blood from the heart to different tissues.

To transport oxygen and carbon dioxide between lungs and tissues. To regulate amount of blood in carrying vessels and blood pressure.

Worksheet

Print Circulatory System IV: Red Blood Cells Worksheet

1. Sickle Cell Anemia is called an 'anemia' because _____

it is an autoimmune disorder of the blood.
it is a disorder that results in a lower than normal red blood cell count.
it is a disorder that is caused by defective red blood cells.
it is a blood disorder.

2. Once generated, immature red blood cells, _____

start losing their nucleus.
start making hemoglobin.
start losing their mitochondria.
start losing their ribosomes.

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

Red blood cells are a vital and complex part of the human body. This quiz/worksheet combo will help you test your understanding of the structure and function of red blood cells.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

In these assessments you'll be tested on the following:

Composition of mature red blood cells
Sickle Cell Anemia's classification
Features of a mature red blood cell
Structures of an immature red blood cell

Skills Practiced

Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the related biology lesson
Distinguishing differences - compare and contrast mature and immature red blood cells
Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding Sickle Cell Anemia

Additional Learning

To learn more about red blood cells, review the accompanying lesson called Circulatory System IV: Red Blood Cells. The lesson addresses the following objectives: