Name three functions of blood in the human body.

Transports nutrients, removes waste, fights infections.

Describe the appearance of red blood cells under a microscope.

Small, round discs with a slight indentation in the middle.

Carrying oxygen throughout the body.

Plasma is the liquid part of blood, made mostly of water, and contains proteins, hormones, nutrients, and waste products.

6th GradeScience40 min

I can identify the different components of blood under a microscope.

6 min

Blood Under the Microscope: Red & White Blood Cells in Action!

Microbehunter

8 min

Key concepts students will learn:

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Red blood cells are the most numerous blood cells and are responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body.
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The liquid part of blood is called plasma, which contains water, proteins, hormones, and nutrients.
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White blood cells actively move to sites of infection and use phagocytosis to engulf bacteria.

12 min

7 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

5 min

“Name the two types of blood cells that can be seen when looking at blood under a microscope.”

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