Question

State whether the following statements are true or false:
Statement 1: RBCs fight against germs that enter our body.
Statement 2: WBCs help in transportation of oxygen.

• A. Statement 1: True; Statement 2: False
• B. Statement 1: True; Statement 2: True
• C. Statement 1: False; Statement 2: True
• D. Statement 1: False; Statement 2: False

Answer 1

The correct option is D Statement 1: False; Statement 2: False

• Blood is composed of two important components, liquid component called plasma and cellular component.
• Cellular component comprises of RBCs,WBCs and platelets.
• RBCs contain a red pigment called haemoglobin which helps in transportation of oxygen and also gives blood its red colour.
• WBCs form the defense system of our body and help in fighting germs that enter body.
• Platelets help in blood clotting during injuries.