B2- transport systems Flashcards
where is oxygen transported from and to?
the lungs to all the bodys cells
where is carbon dioxide transported from and to?
all the bodys cells to the lungs
where is glucose transported from and to?
the digestive system to the liver
where is urea transported from and to?
the liver cells to the kidneys
how many chambers does the heart have?
two atria and two ventricles- 4
what are the three ways blood are transported?
arteries, veins and capillaries
what are the 4 components in blood?
white blood cell, red blood cell, platelets, plasma
what is the function of the plasma?
Transporting carbon dioxide, digested food molecules, urea and hormones; distributing heat
what is the function of the red blood cell?
Transporting oxygen
what is the function of the white blood cell?
Ingesting pathogens and producing antibodies
what is the function of platelets?
blood clotting
how do you get coronary heart disease?
The coronary arteries may become blocked by a build-up of fatty material, caused by certain kinds of ‘bad’ cholesterol. As the fatty material increases, one or more coronary arteries narrow, and can become blocked.
how can you treat coronary heart disease?
drugs and surgery
