B2 - Organisation Flashcards
1
Q
What is Phagocytosis?
A
Where white blood cells (Phagocytes) Engulf and Destroy unwanted microorganisms that enter the blood.
2
Q
What do Lymphocytes do? (Type of White Blood Cell)
A
Produce antibodies.
3
Q
Explain Coronary Heart Disease:
A
Where fatty material builds up in a Coronary Artery (Heart).
4
Q
What drugs lower Cholesterol?
A
Statins.
5
Q
Name the parts of the Blood Vessels:
A
Lumen (Channel that carries Blood) + Muscle & Elastic Fibres (To pump blood)
6
Q
What does a Stent help with?
A
Opening up a blocked artery.
