Soc 15- structure of the heat Soc 16- the structure of the blood vessels and blood distribution Flashcards

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What is vascular shunting?

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Process that increases blood flow to active areas during exercise

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2
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What is the immune system?

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The structures and processes in your body which fight diseases.

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3
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What is thrombokinase?

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Substance involved in blood clotting

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4
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What is serotonin?

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Hormone that triggers the clotting process

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5
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What is plasma?

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The fluid part of the blood

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6
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What is an erythrocyte?

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A red blood cell

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7
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What is haemoglobin?

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A red protein in the blood which transports oxygen

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8
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What is anaemia?

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A condition where there is a lack of red cells or haemoglobin in the blood

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9
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What is a Leukocyte?

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White blood cell

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10
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What is a pathogen?

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An agent that causes disease, such as a virus.

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11
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What is an antibody?

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Chemical that destroys a pathogen

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