Transport Flashcards

1
Q

Why don’t plant cells burst from taking in large amounts of water?

A

Because of their cell walls

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2
Q

Made in the bone marrow

A

Red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets

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3
Q

Protects the body from invading pathogens

A

White blood cells

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4
Q

Along with bacteria, makes up pus

A

White blood cells

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5
Q

Binds all oxygen to itself

A

Red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets

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6
Q

Responsible for blood clotting

A

Platelets

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7
Q

Another name for leukocytes

A

White blood cells

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8
Q

Another name for erthyrocytes

A

Red blood cells

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9
Q

Contains hemoglobin

A

Red blood cells

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10
Q

Found in the plasma

A

Red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets

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11
Q

A term for clotting or coagulation, like when antibodies combine with antigens, is:

A

Agglutination

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12
Q

Which of the following is present in about 20% of our mixture of air?

A

Oxygen

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13
Q

What structure causes the pressure change that leads to breathing in and out?

A

Diaphragm

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14
Q

Another name for the windpipe?

A

Trachea

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15
Q

Another name for Adam’s apple

A

Larynx

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16
Q

Another name for throat

A

Pharynx

17
Q

Another name for nose-like hairs.

A

Cilia

18
Q

Another name for flap that directs food or air.

A

Epiglottis

19
Q

Another name for lost voice

A

Laryngitis