Circulation Flashcards

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1
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Red blood cells

A

Haemoglobin,no nucleus,disc shaped and made in bore morrow

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White blood cells

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Fight infection,produce antibodies,nucleus present and no shape

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3
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Platelets

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Blood clothing,no nucleus and fragments of cells

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4
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Functions of blood

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Transport (red+plasma),defence against disease(white blood cells)and clothing (platelets)

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5
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Transport in blood

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Oxygen,carbon dioxide,heat and glucose

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6
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Three types of blood vessels

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Arteries,capillaries and veins

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7
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Arteries

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Carry blood away from heart

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8
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Veins

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Carry blood back to the heart

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9
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Capillaries

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Correct arteries and veins

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10
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Cardiac muscles

A

Doesn’t fatigue or tire

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11
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Four chambers in the heart

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Pulmonary arterie,left atrium,aorta and vena cava

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12
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Left ventricle has a thicker wall because

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It needs to pump out blood

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13
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Circulatory system

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Blood vessels,heart and blood

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