Cardiovascular System Flashcards
1
Q
Largest component of blood is?
A
Erythrocytes
2
Q
What is the three cell components of blood?
A
erythrocytes, leukocytes and platelets
3
Q
Features of an erythrocyte:
A
biconcave, no nucleus, no organelles, uses aerobic respiration, carries haemoglobin
4
Q
Three types of leukocytes:
A
monocytes, neutrophils, lymphocytes
5
Q
What cell has a dented/horseshoe nuclei?
A
Monocyte
6
Q
What is a platelet composed of?
A
fragment of cytoplasm of a megakaryocytic surrounded by a plasma membrane
7
Q
Function of platelets?
A
Haemostasis and secrete growth factors
