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Human Circulatory System Flashcards

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Blood

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Plasma, blood cells

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Blood vessels

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Arteries, veins, capillaries

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Red blood cells

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Haemoglobin to carry oxygen
No nucleus
Disc-shaped
Made in the bone marrow

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Haemoglobin

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Carries oxygen

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White blood cells

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Fight infection
Produce antibodies
Nucleus present
No definite shape

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Platelets

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Blood clotting
No nucleus
Fragments of cells

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Plasma

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90% water
Carries platelets and red and white blood cells
Carries dissolved substances(10%) e.g. Glucose,proteins, urea

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Functions of blood

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Transport
Defence against disease
Clotting

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