GCSE Biology - What Is Blood Made of? / What Does Blood Do? #25

Ever wondered what your blood is made of? Red blood cells, white blood, platelets and plasma! Learn what each of these components does and how we can replace it with artificial blood.

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[vxsionedits]

im really sat here revising for my test, never thought the day would come

[Matt-xhwq]

Post-Video Quiz:
1. What are the four parts blood consists of? (0:04)
2. What does RBC stand for? (0:21)
3. How do RBCs carry oxygen? (0:41)
4. Name two adaptions RBCs have to make them more effective at their jobs? (1:07)
5. What are the three ways WBC deal with pathogens? (1:38)
6. What purpose do platelets serve? (2:18)
7. What purpose does plasma serve? (2:51)
8. What are the benefits of 'artificial blood' vs blood transfusion? (3:47)

[dealusion]

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[alishbaqureshi]

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[basher]

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[Cookieplayxz]

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[j.xchewy]

Can you add the explanation of the different types of white blood cells such as lymphocytes and phagocytes?

[twopolaar]

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[zni]

really professionally done and clear to understand. One little remark - the correct spelling is heamoglobin.

[mochu]

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[natalya]

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