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Circulatory, Respitory And Digestive Flashcards

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Erythrocytes

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Red blood cells

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Leucocrytes

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White blood cells

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Haemoglobin

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Red pigment in blood cells that carry oxygen

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Oxyhaemoglobin

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Same as haemoglobin but with oxygen molecules attached

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White blood cells and their purpose

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They are blood cells that are part of the immune system and fight viruses and there are fewer of them than red blood cells. They are larger than red blood cells too. They contain a nucleus. They generate more when there is more bacteria and they eat bacteria.

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Platelets

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Heal wounded vessels and clot blood to make it heal.

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7
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Blood in mammals consists of…

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55% plasma
Cells
Platelets

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Arteries

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Carry blood from the heart to other body parts.

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Veins

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Carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

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Vena cava

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Large vein heading to the top right side of the heart.

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