Blood Composition Flashcards
What are the four components of blood?
- Plasma
- White blood cells
- Red blood cells
- Platelets
What is the scientific name for red blood cells?
Erythrocytes
What is the function of red blood cells ?
-carry oxygen around the body
What is the scientific name for white blood cells?
Leukocytes
What is the name of the structure of the red blood cell?
‘Biconcave’ shape
This shape aids in a red blood cells ability to manoeuvre through tiny blood vessels to deliver oxygen to organs and tissues
How are red blood cells produced?
Derived from red bone marrow - found in red bone marrow tissue, ( in flat bones such as skull, hip bones, ribs, shoulder blades etc)
What is the scientific name for Platelets?
Thrombocytes
What is the function of platelets ?
Clots blood
Repairs small blood vessels and prevents major blood loss
What is the function of plasma ?
Carrying the white blood cells , platelets and red blood cells.
What percentage of the blood volume is plasma?
Average - 55%
What are the 5 different types of white blood cell?
- Neutrophils
- basophils
- eosinophils
- monocytes
- lymphocytes
What is the function of a white blood cell ?
Help fight infections by attacking bacteria , viruses and germs that invade the body. White blood cells are a major part of the immune system
Where do white blood cells develop ?
In bone marrow from stem cells
