ICSE Class VIII Biology Solutions

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Q1.

Match the words in Column 1 with the phrases in Column 2.

Column 1Column 2
i. Blood group ABa. supplies blood to capillaries
ii. Antigenb. can receive blood from any donor
iii. Septumc. found in veins
iv. Blood group Od. does not contain any antigen
v. Arteriolese. divides the heart into two
vi. Valvef. reacts with antibodies

 

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  1. (b) can receive blood from any donor
  2. (f) reacts with antibodies
  3. (e) divides the heart into two
  4. (d) does not contain any antigen
  5. (a) supplies blood to capillaries
  6. (c) found in veins
Q2.

Mark the statements True or False. Correct the ones that are wrong.

  1. Veins carry deoxygenated blood.
  2. Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels.
  3. Blood moves from ventricles to atrium.
  4. Red blood cells produce antibodies.
  5. Antigens fight diseases. Osmosis causes root pressure.
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  1. True
  2. True
  3. False
    Blood moves from atrium to ventricles.
  4. False
    White Blood Cells produce antibodies.
  5. False
    Antibodies fight diseases.
  6. True
Q3.

Fill in the blanks.

  1. ______________ system in animals helps in transportation of oxygen, food and waste material.
  2. The four groups of blood in humans are ___________, _________, __________ and ___________.
  3. Largest artery in the human body is the ___________.
  4. Blood cells that fight infection are the ___________.
  5. _____________ makes the blood red in colour.
  6. Water passes in to the root hairs by the process of _______________________.
  7. Transpiration in leaves takes place through _____________.
  8. _____________ helps in translocation of food.
  9. Blood in the pulmonary artery has _______________ oxygen than in the pulmonary vein.
  10. Xylem vessels conduct ____________________.
  11. Transpiration results in ____________________.
  12. WBCs produce _________________ to fight against disease causing germs.
  13. ______________ are necessary for clotting of blood.
  14. ______________ is a universal donor and _______________ is a universal recipient.
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  1. Circulatory
  2. A, B, AB, O
  3. Aorta
  4. WBCs
  5. Haemoglobin
  6. active transport
  7. stomata
  8. Phloem
  9. less
  10. water and minerals
  11. suction force
  12. antibody
  13. Platelets
  14. Blood group O, blood group AB
Q4.

Define Transfusion.

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Sometimes a person may lose a large amount of blood due to injury or surgery. In such case, this person is given blood from another person. This is called transfusion.

Q5.

Define Transpiration.

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