Blood Flashcards
1
Q
red blood cell role
A
carry O2 from lungs to cells
2
Q
red blood cell adaptations
A
no nucleus/ biconcave = high surface area + haemoglobin to attract O2
3
Q
white blood cell
A
kills bacteria, nucleus present
4
Q
capillaries
A
forms a network of veins and arteries, one cell thick for quick diffusion of glucose and O2
5
Q
veins
A
blood to heart, valves, large lumen
6
Q
arteries
A
blood from heart, thick muscle fibre, narrow lumen
