Circulatory System Flashcards
What is the function of red blood cells
They transport oxygen to different parts of the body
What is the function of white blood cells
To help us fight against diseases
What is the function of plasma
transport blood cells , nutrients and carbon dioxide
What is the function of platelets
Platelets are tiny blood cells that help your body form clots to stop bleeding
Function of the arteries
They carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the various parts of the body
What is the function of the veins?
They carry deoxygenated blood and blood high in carbon dioxide to the heart and various parts of the body.
How do pulses come about?
Pulses are the movements caused by the flow of the blood at a high pressure through arteries.
How do pulses come about?
Pulses are the movements caused by the flow of the blood at a high pressure through arteries.
What is the function of the heart
It pumps blood and oxygen to the body
What are the upper and lower chambers of the heart
Upper = Antria
Lower= Ventricle
What is the device used to listen to heartbeats
The stethoscope
