Blood Flashcards
1
Q
what word is used to describe the shape of red blood cells
A
biconcave
2
Q
what feature of red blood cells allow them to pass through narrow capillaries?
A
they are very flexible
3
Q
name the molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen
A
haemoglobin
4
Q
give a reason why red blood cells live for only about 120 days
A
they are constantly changing shape
they have no nucleus
5
Q
give a location where red blood cells are produced
A
bone marrow
6
Q
where are red blood cells usually broken down?
A
the spleen
7
Q
name the transport fluid in humans that does not contain red blood cells
A
lymph
