1. Human Body
By Patrick C

2. Cuts and Wounds
 Skin is a protective shield against bugs.
 When skin is damaged, it forms a scab so
a new layer of skin can grow under it.
 If it was a very bad wound, it would leave
a scar.

3. Blood Clotting
Facts about Blood Clotting.
 Platelets make a sticky plug.
 Clotting factors are one of the helpers to
do clotting.
 Fibrin makes a web.
 Red and white blood cells
stick to the web.

4. FIGHTING DISEASE
 White cells surround a germ.
 Then carried to a lymph node.
 The lymph nodes are full of cells that kill
the germs.
 When you are sick your lymph nodes can
swell up – you can feel them near your
neck.

5. GLOSSARY
 Platelets: float in the bloodstream ready to make a
sticky plug
 Clotting factors: helpers that stick to the platelets and
attract fibrin
 Fibrin: makes a web to catch blood cells
 Red blood cells: stick to blood clots and carry oxygen
 White blood cells: stick to blood clots and fight infection
 Lymph node: house for white blood cells

6. GLOSSARY
 Platelets: float in the bloodstream ready to make a
sticky plug
 Clotting factors: helpers that stick to the platelets and
attract fibrin
 Fibrin: makes a web to catch blood cells
 Red blood cells: stick to blood clots and carry oxygen
 White blood cells: stick to blood clots and fight infection
 Lymph node: house for white blood cells