Transport in Human (circulatory system, respiratory system best with digrams) Flashcards
capillary
smallest of the blood vessels and site of substance exchange
CHD
disease caused by blockage of the coronary arteries due to build up of fatty material, which can lead to a heart attack
Cholesterol
lipid substance present in the blood that can lead to CHD
Haemoglobin
red, iron containing pigment found in red blood cells that binds to oxygen so it can be transported by the blood
hepatic
relating to liver
lumen
space in the middle of a tube e.g. artery
plasma
pale yellow liquid part of blood that carries dissolved substances
platelets
cell fragments found in the blood that are used in blood clotting
pulmonary
relating to lungs
red blood cell
a bi-concave cell that transports oxygen through the blood, contains haemoglobin
renal
relating to the kidneys
white blood cell
cells of the blood that are involved in fighting infection
artery
blood vessel from the heart
vein
blood vessel to the heart
