Components Of Blood Flashcards
1
Q
Name the four components of blood.
A
Plasma
Platelets
White blood cells
Red blood cells
2
Q
What is plasma why is it useful
A
Transports the blood cells, platelets and nutrients to different parts of the body
Liquid part of the blood
3
Q
Why are RBCs useful
A
Carry oxygen and remove carbon dioxide
Oxygen diffused into bloodstream from alveoli in the lungs
Oxygen binds with haemoglobin in RBCs and transported to working muscles where needed for aerobic activity
Some co2 produced in the tissue is transported away from muscles
4
Q
Why are platelets useful
A
Prevent bleeding
Stick to the walls of the blood vessels
Form a plug to prevent further blood loss
5
Q
What are WBCs useful
A
Help fight infection
Travel around body and fight infection or disease that might be there
