blood and lymphatic vessels

Question 1

what is it formed from

Answer 1

The lymphatic system is formed from a series of tubes which flow from tissues back to the heart

Question 2

Lymph nodes

Answer 2

Lymph nodes are small clusters of lymphatic tissue found throughout the lymphatic system, especially in the neck and armpits

Question 3

Lymphocytes

Answer 3

Lymphocytes are white blood cells that are also one of the body’s main types of immune cells. They are made in the bone marrow and found in the blood and lymph tissue

Question 4

Blood consists of

Answer 4

Blood consists of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma

Question 5

white blood cells

Answer 5

White blood cells are part of the body’s immune system, defending against infection by pathogenic microorganisms
There are two main types, phagocytes and lymphocytes

Question 6

functions of Plasma

Answer 6

Plasma is important for the transport of carbon dioxide, digested food (nutrients), urea, mineral ions, hormones and heat energy

Question 7

function of red blood cells

Answer 7

Red blood cells transport oxygen around the body from the lungs to cells which require it for aerobic respiration

Question 8

Platelets function

Answer 8

Platelets are involved in helping the blood to clot

Question 9

How the blood clots

Answer 9

When the skin is broken (i.e. there is a wound) platelets arrive to stop the bleeding
A series of reactions occur within the blood plasma, The clot eventually dries and develops into a scab to protect the wound from bacteria entering