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Components of Blood

Age 11-14 (KS3)
Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)

Presentation with clear diagrams describing the main components of blood - plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Covers the roles of these in transporting substances around the body and defending against disease. Includes a brainstorm and comprehension questions throughout. 14 slides



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Published 19 Feb 2008

Contributed by Barnaby Grimble — Experienced contributor City of London Academy (Southwark)

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Hazel Petty - Member

An excellent resource. Great visuals and relevant level of content. I also liked the inclusion of questions on every slide to promote discussion and learning. Perfect slide show for coverage of the key points of this topic.

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Dilip ogale - Member

excellent information in easy way. figures diagrams are very explanatory-Mrs Ogale -mumbai India

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Abigail Laing - Admin

This is a great resource - nice clear pictures and interesting facts and questions to keep the students engaged.

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Components of blood

1http://teachable.net/res.asp?r=624Components of Blood2 Blood and the circulatory systemThe circulatory system is made up of the heart blood and blood vessels.
What is blood and what does it do?
Blood is the fluid that flows
in the circulatory system
and carries substances around the body.3 How much blood?How many litres of blood are there in the circulatory system of an average adult?4 What is blood made of?Blood is made up of a liquid called plasma and blood cells that float in this plasma.
If a test tube of blood is left
to stand for a while what happens to it?The blood cells sink to the bottom of the test tube and separate from the plasma which is a clear yellow liquid.
The liquid in blood is yellowy so why does blood look red?5Apart from plasma blood has three other main components.
They have different shapes and carry out different functions. 6BloodPlatelets White blood cellsRed blood cells Plasma Brainstorm

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