Circulatory System Flashcards
Function of the mitral valve ?
Prevents back flow
Function of killer T cells
Finds and destroys infected cells
Function of helper T cells
Identify foreign cells
Two structures of lymphatic system
Lymph nodes and thymus
Role of lymphatic system
Supports immune response, swelling as a response to damage, transports blood cells to and from lymph nodes
Advantages of double circulatory system in mammals
Lower pressure in lungs and greater flow of blood
Largest artery in heart
Aorta
Two functions of lymphatic system
Transports white blood cells and produces anti bodies
Two symptoms of Von Willebrand disease in dogs
Bruised skin and bleeding gums
Natural pacemaker ?
Sinoatrial node
Where do T cells mature
Thymus
What cells produce antibodies
B cells
Structure and function of blood
Controls PH and regulates body fluid which maintains body temp
