Soc 16: Structure Of Blood Vessels And Distrubition Flashcards
1
Q
Vascular shunting
A
Process that distributes blood round the body to where it is in the greatest demand of oxygen. E.g whilst doing bench press blood in needed in the upper body
2
Q
Immune system
A
The structures and process in your body that stop disease
3
Q
Thrombokinase
A
Substances involved in blood clotting
4
Q
Serotonin
A
Hormone that triggers the clotting process
5
Q
Plasma
A
The fluid part of blood
6
Q
Erythrocyte
A
Red blood cell
7
Q
Haemoglobin
A
Red protein in blood that transports oxygen
8
Q
Anaemia
A
Condition where there is a lack of red cells or haemoglobin in the blood
