Soc16: The structure of the blood vessels and blood distribution Flashcards
1
Q
What is low red blood cell count known as
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Anaemia
2
Q
Vascular shunting
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When during exercise your body moves more blood to the place that needs it by taking it away from the inactive parts
3
Q
Thrombokinase
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The substance included in blood clotting
4
Q
Serotonin
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Hormone that triggers clotting if the cut is very bad by constricting vessels around the cut
5
Q
Plasma
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Fluid part of the blood
6
Q
Haemoglobin
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Protein in blood that carries oxygen
7
Q
Vasodilation
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When vessels widen so that more blood can flow through
8
Q
Vasoconstriction
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When vessels narrow so that less blood can pass through
9
Q
Pulmonary
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Always to do with the lungs
10
Q
Vein
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Towards the heart
11
Q
Artery
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Away from the heart
