Cardiovascular Flashcards
What mineral is worth 55% in blood
Plasma
Define PLASMA
a fluid used to transport hormones, antibodies, etc to the EXCRETORY SYSTEM
What are RED BLOOD CELLS made up of, why?
HEMOGLOBIN + IRON
so it can grab onto things
What are the 2 actions of WHITE BLOOD CELLS
- Protect
- Provide immunity
Whats the action of RED BLOOD CELLS
to transport oxygen
(2) ways WHITE BLOOD CELLS get rid of bacteria/viruses
- Phagocytes
- Anti-bodies
Define PHAGOCYTOSIS
WBC engulfing ‘intruders’
Define Platelets
parts of the cell that help the clotting process (scabs)
Plasma is made up of how much water
90%
The heart is divided into how many parts
4
name the diff parts of the heart
- Right+Left Ventricle
- Right+Left Atrium
Which is larger:
Atrium’s or Ventricle’s
Ventricle’s
True or false:
You can donate blood to someone with b+ blood if u have A-
False
True or false:
AB+ blood can receive blood from anyone and O- can give to anyone
True
What vein brings Oxygen to the heart
Pulmonary Veins