Unit 1 Lesson 1 Flashcards
4 types of blood cells
Red blood cells
White blood cells
Platelets
Plasma
carries hemoglobin (type of blood cell)
Red blood cells
carries oxygen
hemoglobin
White blood cells
Fights infection
“soldier of the body”
White blood cells
control blood clotting
Platelets
liquid part
Plasma
Engulf and destroy small bacteria
Neutrophils
Attack parasites (allergic reaction)
Eosinophilis
Release histamines & anticoagulants
Basophils
Increments leukocytes (destroy large bacteria)
Monocytes
Some destroy cells, some produce antibodies
Lymphocytes
Histamines
Cause inflammation
prevents blood clots
Anticoagulants
another term for Red Blood cells
Erythrocytes
Supplies blood to kidneys (blood circulation)
Renal Circulation
Deoxygenated blood to lungs (circulation)
Pulmonary
Circulation of blood in the heart
Coronary Circulation