Components of blood Flashcards by Catherine Poxon

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Components of the blood

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Red blood cells
White blood cells
Plasma
Platelets

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Substances transported in plasma include…

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Glucose
Amino acids
Carbon dioxide
Urea
Hormones

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How are red blood cells adapted for their function?

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Biconclave shape, maximises surface area to volume ratio, ensuring they can transport as much oxygen as possible
Absense of nucleus, means theres more room for oxygen
Haemoglobin binds to oxygen forming oxyhaemoglobin

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