Human Cirulatory System Flashcards
1
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Blood
A
Plasma
Blood cells
2
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Red blood cells
A
Haemoglobin to carry oxygen,no nucleus,disc-shaped,made in the bone marrow
3
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White blood cells
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Fight infection, produce antibodies, nucleus present, no definite
4
Q
Platelets
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Blood clotting, no nucleus, fragment of cells,
5
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Plasma
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90%water, carries platelets and red and white blood cells, carries dissolve substance (10%) e.g. Glucose proteins, urea.
6
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Function of blood
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Transport
Defence against disease
Clotting
7
Q
Arteries
A
Carry blood away from the heart
8
Q
Capillaries
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Connect arteries and veins
9
Q
Veins
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Carry blood back to the heart
10
Q
Blood vessels
A
Arteries
Veins
Capillaries