Cardiovascular System Flashcards
0
Q
What are the components of blood?
A
Plasma
Red blood cells
White blood cells
1
Q
What are the functions of the cardiovascular system?
A
Move blood to deliver nutrients
Remove wastes
Transport hormones clotting factors
2
Q
What’s the function of blood?
A
Transport Immune function Temperature regulation pH regulation Initiate blood clotting
3
Q
Why do red blood cells look like they have no middle?
A
They are a biconcave disc and have no nucleus when mature
4
Q
Where are red blood cells made and mature?
A
Red bone marrow
5
Q
What are red blood cells filled with?
A
Hemoglobin-iron that has O2/CO2/CO
