Circulatory System Flashcards
1
Q
list the components of blood
A
- red blood cells
- white blood cells
- platelets
- plasma
2
Q
what is the function of the phagocytes
A
phagocytosis
3
Q
what is the function of the platelets
A
to clot blood
4
Q
identify two components of double circulation
A
- systematic circulation
2. pulmonary circulation
5
Q
name the materials involved in fluid exchange
A
- urea
- carbon dioxide
- oxygen
- glucose
- amino acids
6
Q
name the parts of the heart
A
- right atrium
- right ventricle
- left atrium
- left ventricle
- bicuspid valve
- tricuspid valve
- semi lunar valves
- vena cava
- aorta
- pulmonary artery
- pulmonary vein
7
Q
what is the function of the circulatory system
A
- to transport oxygen and nutrients to the body
- aid removal of carbon dioxide and other waste products
