Composition Of Blood Flashcards
1
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What are erythrocytes?
A
Red blood cells, made in bone marrow, red due to haemoglobin
2
Q
What are lymphocytes?
A
White blood cells, part of immune system
3
Q
What is neutrophils?
A
Small and fats cells, first cell to travel to infection
4
Q
What are monocytes?
A
Largest white blood cell
5
Q
What are platelets?
A
Produced in bone marrow, fragment of larger cells, disc shaped
6
Q
What is the plasma?
A
Largest component of blood, 55%, helps with clotting
7
Q
Functions of blood
A
Transport, temperature regulation, exchange of materials, prevent infection, blood clotting
