The Circulation System

Question 1

Composition of blood

Answer 1

Plasma, Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells, Platelets

Question 2

Function of plasma

Answer 2

Transport medium

Question 3

5 Functions of Red Blood Cells

Answer 3

Carry oxygen, Bi-Concave, No nucleus/mitochondria, Flexible cell membrane, Made in bone marrow

Question 4

4 Functions of White Blood Cells

Answer 4

Fight infection, No definite shape, Have a nucleus, Formed in bone marrow

Question 5

Lymphocytes

Answer 5

Produce antibodies

Question 6

Monocytes

Answer 6

Engulf microorganisms

Question 7

3 Functions of Platelets

Answer 7

No nucleus, Made in bone marrow, Clot the blood (form scabs)

Question 8

Blood Groups

Answer 8

A, B, AB, O

Question 9

Molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen

Answer 9

Haemoglobin

Question 10

What is meant by Double Circulation?

Answer 10

Two separate circuits(systemic + pulmonary) that brings blood to and from the heart.

Question 11

Oxygenated Blood

Answer 11

Blood that is high in oxygen

Question 12

De-oxygenated Blood

Answer 12

Blood that is low in/has no oxygen

Question 13

Systemic Circuit

Answer 13

Brings blood to the BODY and back to the heart

Question 14

Pulmonary Circuit

Answer 14

Brings blood to the LUNGS and back to the heart

Question 15

Vessels of the heart (VCPAAPV)

Answer 15

Vena Cava, Pulmonary Artery, Aorta, Pulmonary Vein

Question 16

Valves

Answer 16

Prevent the backflow of blood

Question 17

Bicuspid Valve

Answer 17

Left side of the heart

Question 18

Tricuspid Valve

Answer 18

Right side of the heart