Blood Cells Flashcards
1
Q
Red blood cells carry _ to tissue
A
Oxygen
2
Q
Another type of blood cell is a
A
Platelet
3
Q
Blood cells make up _ volume of blood
A
Just under half
4
Q
Red blood cells make up _ volume of blood
A
45%
5
Q
Platelets and white blood cells make up _ percent of blood
A
1
6
Q
White blood cells, aka _ , are key components of the immune system
A
Leucocytes
7
Q
Plasma consists mainly of water but also contains _
A
Nutrients
8
Q
Plasma contains waste such as CO2 _ and _
A
Hormones
Proteins
9
Q
Avg lifespan of a red blood cell is _ days
A
120
10
Q
White blood cells live _ to _
A
Minutes
Hours
11
Q
White blood cell life span depends on their type and also whether they are _
A
Fighting infection
