Soc16: The Structure Of Blood And Distribution Of Blood. Flashcards
1
Q
What is vascular shunting?
A
Process that increases blood flow to active areas during exercise by diverting blood away from the inactive areas; achieved by vasodilation and vasoconstriction.
2
Q
What is the immune system?
A
The structures and processes in your body that stop disease.
3
Q
Define Thrombokinase.
A
A substance involved in blood clotting
4
Q
What is serotoning?
A
A hormone that triigers the clotting process.
5
Q
What is blood plasma?
A
The fluid part of the blood.
6
Q
What is a erythrocyte otherwise known as?
A
A red blood cell.
7
Q
What are the components of blood?
A
Red blood cells
White blood cells
Plasma
Platetelets.
