Human Circulatory System Flashcards
Blood
Plasma blood cells
Blood vessels
Artireys veins capillaries
Red blood cells
Harmoglobin to carry oxygen
No nucleas
Disc-shaped
Made in the bone marrow
Haemoglobin
Carry oxygen
White blood cells
Fight infections , produces antibodies , nucleas present , no definite shape
Platelets
Blood clotting , no nucleas , bits of cells
Plasma
90% water , carries the platelets amd red and white blood cells , carries dissolved substances (10%) e.g glucose ,proteins ,urea
Functions of blood
Transport , defence against disease , clotting
Arteries
Carry blood away from the heart
Capillaries
Connect arteries and veins
Veins
Carry blood back to heart
Valve
To stop backflow of blood
Cardiac muscle
Doesn’t fatigue or tire
Heart
Is a pump that is located slightly to the left hand side of your chest
Heart rate
The average rate of an adult heartbeat is 70 beats per minute