Function Of Blood Components Flashcards

Plasma, RBCs, WBCs, platelets

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What is the function of Plasma?

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Plasma transports digested food (eg. Glucose), waste substances (eg. Urea) and vases (eg. co2)

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What is the function of RBCs?

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Have Haemoglobin that transports oxygen in the body

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What is the function of WBCs?

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  • Engulf (or envelop) and digest germs such as bacteria and virus
  • Produce antibodies which destroy or help in destruction of germs.
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What is the function of platelets?

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Helps in blood clotting

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What does the blood vessels consist of.?

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  • Artery
  • Vein
  • Capillary
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