Blood And Circulation Flashcards
1
Q
What shape are red blood cells?
A
Biconcave
2
Q
What are features and functions of a white blood cell?
A
-Can change shape
-defends against infection
-has a nucleus
3
Q
What are the features of platelets?
A
-Doesn’t have a nucleus
-Triggers blood clotting
-Fragments of a cell
4
Q
Types of major blood vessels?
A
-Veins
-Arteries
-Capillaries
5
Q
Which is the only type of vein that carries oxygenated blood?
A
Pulmonary vein
6
Q
Which is the only artery that doesn’t carry oxygenated blood?
A
Pulmonary artery
7
Q
Which vessels carries oxygenated blood to the body?
A
Aorta
8
Q
Why is the human circulatory system called a double circulatory system?
A
The human circulatory system is called a double circulatory system because blood passes through the heart twice per circuit.
