Adaptations of components of blood Flashcards

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What are adaptations of red blood cells ?

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Small size
Thin cell
Doesn’t contain a nucleus
Contains haemoglobin

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What is haemoglobin ?

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the cell can carry oxygen around the body

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What is the function of Platelets ?

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clot blood at the site of a wound to prevent further bleeding

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What 2 cells are in plasma ?

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Red blood cells and white blood cells

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What is the function of the plasma ?

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Liquid part of the blood that Transports dissolved substances around the body

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What is the function of red blood cells?

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Transport oxygen from lungs to body cells

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What is the function of white blood cells?

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They help the body fight infection and other diseases.

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