Blood Under the Microscope
6th Grade•40 minutes
Learning Objective
I can identify the different components of blood under a microscope.
Key Concepts
Red blood cells are the most numerous blood cells and are responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body.
The liquid part of blood is called plasma, which contains water, proteins, hormones, and nutrients.
White blood cells actively move to sites of infection and use phagocytosis to engulf bacteria.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Name three functions of blood in the human body.
2. What is the most numerous type of blood cell?
3. Describe the appearance of red blood cells under a microscope.
...and 4 more questions
Educational Video
Blood Under the Microscope: Red & White Blood Cells in Action!
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