Blood Flashcards
1
Q
What does plasma transport?
A
Sugar
Urea
Carbon dioxide
2
Q
How do white blood cells protect the body?
A
Phagocytes engulf and digest pathogens in phagocytosis.
Lymphocytes produce antibodies which recognise the antigen.
Lymphocytes also produce memory cells so the pathogen can be destroyed early.
3
Q
What do platelets do?
A
Lot the blood at the site of a wound
4
Q
How are rbc adapted for their function?
A
Bioconcave for inc SA
No nucleus for inc SA
