Blood Flashcards
0
Q
Name a group of white blood cells, other than lymphocytes.
A
monocytes
1
Q
State two ways, other than colour, in which red blood cells differ from white blood cells.
A
red blood cells have a nucleus and a shape like biconcave discs.
2
Q
Name the blood vessel that returns blood to the heart from the lungs.
A
pulmonary vein
3
Q
Name the main gas transported in the pulmonary vein.
A
Oxygen
this diffuses from the alveoli in the lungs and joins with the haemoglobin and is then transported.
4
Q
State a precise location in the human body at which red blood cells are made.
A
Red bone marrow/ rips
5
Q
State two ways in which red blood cells differ from typical body cell e.g from cheek lining.
A
They have no nucleus
Shape like biconcave discs
