Blood Circulation Flashcards
1
Q
Blood Composition
A
55% - Plasma
45% - RBC
1% - WBC
2
Q
Plasma
A
90% water 7% plasma proteins Albumin Globulin Fibrinogen
3
Q
Biconcave Shape
A
Provides maximum surface for gas exchange
4
Q
Haemeglobin
A
Membrane that surrounds reg pigment
Carries O2 and CO2
5
Q
WBC Organisation
A
- Neutrophils
- Leukocytes
- Monocytes
- Eosinophils
- Basophils
6
Q
Blood Vessel Walls
A
- Tunica Intima
- Tunica Media
- Tunica Externa
7
Q
Lymphatic Collecting Vessels
A
Thin walls
Internal valves
Filaments anchored to connective tissue
Flap like mini valves
8
Q
Lymph Nodes structure
A
Bean shaped
2 regions - cortex and medulla
Cortex - outer part
Medulla - inner part
