Blood Flashcards
1
Q
4 components of blood
A
Plasma
White Blood Cells
Red Blood Cells
Platelets
2
Q
What do white blood cells do?
A
They work with the body’s immune system to fight infection
3
Q
What do red blood cells do?
A
They give blood a red colour and they carry oxygen around the body. They live for 4 months. Bone Marrow makes 4-5 million RBC every hour.
4
Q
What’s the function of platelets?
A
They are fragments of old cells. They help stop bleeding by forming a scab.
5
Q
Functions of Blood
A
Provide a rapid transport system Supply foods such as glucose, amino acids and fat They supply oxygen Supply hormones Supply white blood cells Supply clotting materials Remove wastes Carry heat
