Sock 16 Flashcards
1
Q
Vascular Shunting
A
Increases bloodflow by diverting blood away from inactive areas.
2
Q
Immune system
A
Structures and processes to stop disease
3
Q
Thrombokinase
A
Substance involved in blood clotting
4
Q
Serotonin
A
Hormone that triggers clotting process
5
Q
Plasma
A
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
Lack of red blood cells or haemoglobin in blood
9
Q
Leukocyte
A
White blood cell
10
Q
Pathogen
A
Agent causes a disease eg. Virus
11
Q
Antibody
A
Chemical which destroys a pathogen.
12
Q
Cardio respiratory system
A
Interaction of heart and lungs to supple muscles oxygen
13
Q
Cardiovascular
A
Heart blood and blood vessels.
