Function Of Blood Components Flashcards
Plasma, RBCs, WBCs, platelets
1
Q
What is the function of Plasma?
A
Plasma transports digested food (eg. Glucose), waste substances (eg. Urea) and vases (eg. co2)
2
Q
What is the function of RBCs?
A
Have Haemoglobin that transports oxygen in the body
3
Q
What is the function of WBCs?
A
- Engulf (or envelop) and digest germs such as bacteria and virus
- Produce antibodies which destroy or help in destruction of germs.
4
Q
What is the function of platelets?
A
Helps in blood clotting
5
Q
What does the blood vessels consist of.?
A
- Artery
- Vein
- Capillary