Fluid Connective Tissue Flashcards
1
Q
What does fluid connective tissue mostly consist of?
A
Blood and lymph
2
Q
What are red blood cells?
A
They are half the volume of blood and (transports oxygen)
3
Q
What is plasma?
A
A watery matrix
4
Q
What are white blood cells?
A
Part of the immune system
5
Q
What do platelets help with?
A
Helps with blood clotting
6
Q
What are arteries?
A
Carries blood away from the heart toward capillaries
7
Q
What do veins do?
A
Returns the blood to the heart
8
Q
What is lymph?
A
Transports fluid to cardiovascular system (carries water and solute)
9
Q
Which connective tissue is cartilage and bone part of?
A
They are part of supporting connective tissues
