Download Human Bio 11 – Dalesandro

Human Bio 11 – Dalesandro
Lab 5 – Blood Cells
Alternate Activity
Instructions: Go to http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2263/ and click on
the box next to the words “meet the blood cells”. Click on each
type of cell and answer the questions below.
Value: 24 points (same as lab #5).
Due date: Same day lab is due.
Questions:
1) Some people think bacteria and viruses give you a fever. No, fever is one of
your body’s defense systems. What kind of cell controls whether or not you
have a fever? Describe this cell’s appearance.
2) What blood cell contains histamine and controls allergic reactions? Describe
this cell’s appearance.
3) What blood cell controls clotting and stops you from bleeding? Describe this
cell’s appearance.
4) What blood cell produces antibodies to fight off invading organisms like
bacteria and viruses? Describe this cell’s appearance.
5) This is the most common type of white blood cell. Name it and describe its
appearance.
6) This type of white blood cell fights off parasites inside the human body.
Name it and describe its appearance.
7) These blood cells transport oxygen and only live for 120 days. Name them
And describe their appearance.
8) Write a brief (1-paragraph) response to this activity.