Red & White blood cells Flashcards
1
Q
What are some properties of white blood cells?
A
- Cells of the immune system
- Protecting from infectious diseases + foreign invaders
2
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What are some properties of Red Blood cells?
A
- Protein inside them carries oxygen
- Removes carbon dioxide
- Made in Bone marrow
- typically live for 120 days, then die
- Carries some Carbon dioxide/ contains Haemoglobin
3
Q
What are the properties of Plasma?
A
- Makes up about 1/2 content of blood
- Contains proteins that help blood to clot
- transports substances through the blood
- yellow/green liquid. Holds blood cells in blood suspension (solids in liquids)
4
Q
What are the properties of Platelets?
A
- Prevents bleeding
- Initiates blood clotting
- Stops us from bleeding when we cut ourselves
- colourless disk cell shape
5
Q
What is Plasma, and where is it found?
A
Plasma is a liquid in the body which carries Platelets, red blood cells and white blood cells round the body. Plasma can be found in the blood.
