Blood Flashcards

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1
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Name 4 parts of the blood

A

Plasma
RBC
WBC
PlsteletS

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2
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Describe Plasma and what it contains

A

Liquid

  • Proteins
  • Nutrients
  • Gases
  • Wastes
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3
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Function of Plasma

A

Transport medium for blood cells and dissolved substances

Transports heat

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4
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What is serum

A

Plasma with the clotting proteins removed

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5
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Describe RBC’s

A

Contain Haemoglobin

Made in bone marrow (ribs)

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6
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Function of RBC

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Transports oxygen

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7
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Describe RBC

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Biconcave shape
No nuclei
Haemoglobin

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8
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What is oxyhaemoglobin

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When haemoglobin gains oxygen in the lungs

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9
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Describe WBC

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Large
Have a nucleus
No definite shape
Made in bone marrow

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10
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Function of WBC

A

Defence against disease

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11
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Name the two types of WBCs

A

Monocytes

Lymphocytes

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12
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Give an account and function of Monocytes

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  • 5% WBC
  • 6-9 days
  • Bone marrow
    Function: Engulf foreign matter by phagocytosis
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13
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Give an account and function of Lymphocytes

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  • 25% WBC
  • 3-10years
  • Mature in bone marrow
    Function: Produce antibodies to fight disease
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Describe and give a function of platelets

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  • Fragments of cells
  • No definite shape
  • No nuclei
    Function: Blood clotting to prevent the entry of pathogens
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