Blood Flashcards
1
Q
Blood composed of..
A
plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets.
2
Q
Plasma function
A
Transports materials eg. amino acids, hormones, salts, urea, CO2.
3
Q
Red blood cells formed..
A
In the red bone marrow.
4
Q
Red blood cells function
A
Transport oxygen.
5
Q
Shape of red blood cells
A
Biconcave.
6
Q
White blood cells function
A
Defend the body of pathogens by engulfing them and producing antibodies.
7
Q
Platelets are made in..
A
Bone marrow.
8
Q
Platelets function
A
Allows blood to clot.
9
Q
Function of blood
A
Transport, fight infection
