Soc16 - Structure Of Blood Vessels And Distribution Flashcards
1
Q
Blood distribution
A
Blood is pumping oxygen around the body
2
Q
Vascular shunting
A
Process to increase blood flow.
3
Q
Immune system
A
Structure to stop disease
4
Q
Thrombokinase
A
Involves blood clotting
5
Q
Serotonin
A
Hormone that triggers clotting process
6
Q
Plasma
A
Fluid part of body
7
Q
Erythrocyte
A
Red blood cell
8
Q
Haemoglobin
A
Red protein in the blood.
9
Q
Anaemia
A
Lack or red blood cells of haemoglobin
10
Q
Leukocyte
A
White blood cell
11
Q
Pathogen
A
Agent causes disease
12
Q
Antigen
A
Chemical destroys pathogen
13
Q
Cardio respiratory system
A
Interaction of the heart and lungs
14
Q
Vasodilation/constriction
A
Widening and shrinking of the lumen.
