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0654.B9.4.01 — List the components of blood as: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma: past paper questions

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Real questions on 0654.b9.4.01 — list the components of blood as: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma

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0973/31 · October/November 2024 · Q4b(i)[4]
Complete Table 4.2. Table 4.2 letter in Fig. 4.1 name of component B platelet C function phagocytosis / antibody production transports oxygen transports hormones and carbon dioxide Table 4.2 shows some information about the components of blood shown in Fig. 4.1.
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0973/31 · May/June 2024 · Q1c[2]
The mouth has a good supply of blood. List two main components of blood.
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0973/32 · May/June 2024 · Q1c[1]
State the component of blood that transports the hormone adrenaline.
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0973/42 · May/June 2024 · Q4d[1]
State the name of the component of blood that transports hormones.
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0973/31 · October/November 2022 · Q4b[1]
State the name of the component of blood that transports hormones.
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0973/32 · May/June 2022 · Q7d(i)[1]
State the name of the part of the blood that transports oxygen.
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0973/32 · May/June 2022 · Q7d(ii)[1]
State the name of the part of the blood that transports hormones.
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0973/41 · May/June 2022 · Q1b[2]
Cell D is one of the main components of blood. State two other main components of blood.
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0973/41 · October/November 2021 · Q10a[1]
State the name of the part of the blood that transports hormones.
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0973/32 · May/June 2021 · Q4b[2]
Name two of the main components of blood.
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0973/42 · May/June 2021 · Q1c(i)[1]
Name the cells shown in Fig. 1.3.
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0973/41 · October/November 2020 · Q1c(ii)[2]
State two other major components of blood.
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What examiners said

The main components of blood were well known with a range of correct responses seen. A small number of candidates included red blood cells in their response.
— Examiner report, May/June 2022, 0973/41 Q1(b) (Cambridge)

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69 0654.B9.4.01 — List the components of blood as: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma

List the components of blood as: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma
Identify red and white blood cells in 4 Identify lymphocytes and phagocytes in photomicrographs and diagrams photomicrographs and diagrams
State the functions of the following 5 State the functions of: components of blood: (a). lymphocytes – antibody production (a). red blood cells in transporting oxygen, (b). phagocytes – engulfing pathogens by including the role of haemoglobin phagocytosis (b). white blood cells in phagocytosis and antibody production (c). platelets in clotting (details are not required) (d). plasma in the transport of blood cells, ions, nutrients, urea, hormones and carbon dioxide
State the roles of blood clotting as preventing blood loss and the entry of pathogens

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