Circulatory Flashcards
1
Q
Red blood cell function
A
transport oxygen throughout body
2
Q
White blood cell function
A
Fights infection and can destroy bacteria and viruses
3
Q
platelets function
A
They help in blood clotting
4
Q
plasma function
A
Is a protein rich liquid that carrie’s blood cells along
5
Q
what are the three types of blood vessels?
A
arteries, veins, and capillaries
6
Q
Arteries function
A
Carrie’s blood away from heart
7
Q
veins function
A
carrie’s blood towards heart
8
Q
capillaries
A
Allow substances to diffuse
