Human Biology 11 Name ______
PBS: Red Gold --- The Epic Story of Blood Assignment

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/redgold/journey/journey/index.html

Directions:

1.  Go to the website

2.  Follow the phases of the blood journey

3.  Answer the questions in the spaces provided

Website : (The BLOOD JOURNEY )

Phase 1: The Creation of Blood

What are the three kinds of cells found in blood? / 1.______
2. ______
3.______
What molecule in the blood cell carries oxygen?
What element makes blood red?
What is the function of leukocytes?
What is the function of platelets?
90% of Plasma is made up of what?
Where in the body are blood cells made?
What might cause the body to produce more blood cells?

Phase 2: The Circulatory System

Approximately how many liters of blood move through the circulatory system?
Name the three parts of the circulatory system / 1.______
2. ______
3.______
What type of circulation occurs when blood flows through the kidneys?
What is the main artery that leaves the heart?
Blood moves from arteries into what area?

Phase 3: Donation

How long does it take for your body to replace fluids lost during blood donation? / Vocabulary Checklist
Bone marrow
Stem Cell
Red blood cell
White blood cell
Hemoglobin
Platelet
Plasma
Transfusion
Artery
Vein
Capillary
Aorta
Leukemia
Hepatitis
What should you do before donating blood?
What organization collects blood in Canada?
Testing Donated Blood
What are the four blood types?
What are the two types of Rh?

Phase 4: Blood Banks:

Blood donated is split into three components. What are they? / 1.______
2. ______
3.______
What type of patients might use the platelets?
What type of patients might use the plasma?

Phase 5: The Transfusion

Which blood type can receive blood from all groups?
What are the two most common blood types in the U.S. (similair to Canada)?

Phase 6: The Results

Test Your Blood IQ (take the quiz to get these answers)

How long do red blood cells stay in the body?
Blood circulates through the body in what order?
How much blood is there in the average adult human body?
How often should you donate blood (estimation)?
In the blood disease called leukemia, what does the body produces?
If you have type O blood, you can safely receive transfusions from what types of blood?
Under normal circumstances, where does the blood transfer a lot of excess heat from?
What makes the pulmonary arteries unique among arteries?
What are neutrophils and leukocytes?
Which blood vessels have one-way valves?