Components of blood Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four main components of blood.
A
Red blood cells
White blood cells
Platelets
Plasma
2
Q
Red blood cell function?
A
Contains haemoglobin which carries oxygen throughout the body.
3
Q
White blood cell function?
A
Fights pathogen infections and stops disease.
4
Q
Plasma function?
A
Carries blood cells and platelets around the body.
5
Q
Platelet function?
A
Broken down parts of cells that form scabs
6
Q
What is the adaptation of red blood cells?
A
Contains haemoglobin to carry oxygen.
No nucleus to carry more haemoglobin.
Biconcave shape to maximise surface area to carry oxygen.
