Blood Flashcards
1
Q
Role of plasma
A
Transport medium
2
Q
Role of red cells
A
Carry oxygen
3
Q
Role of white cells
A
Fight infection
4
Q
Role of platelets
A
Clotting
5
Q
What shape are red blood cells
A
Biconcave
6
Q
What unique feature allows red blood cells to be flexiable
A
No nucleus
7
Q
What mineral carries oxygen in red blood cells
A
Haemoglobin
8
Q
Where are red blood cells broken down ?
A
Liver
9
Q
What mineral does haemoglobin carry
A
Iron
10
Q
Role of Lymphocytes
A
Make antibodies with fight infection
11
Q
What shape are lymphocytes
A
Large round nucleus
12
Q
Where are lymphocites found
A
In bone marrow, and lymphatic system
13
Q
Role of monocytes
A
Engulf and digest bacteria - phagcytosis
14
Q
What shape are monocytes
A
Kidney shaped nucelus
15
Q
What are platelets
A
Are cell fragments
