LO1- the cardiovascular system

erythrocytes

red blood cells that transport oxygen and carbon dioxide

lymphocytes

White blood cells That destroy virus and cancer cells

neutrophils

white blood cells that produce B type antibodies

monocytes

a type of phagocyte that destroys and removes dead Viral bacterial and fungal cells

platelets

helps the blood to clot

plasma

Makes up the fluid part of the blood and transports dissolved the nutrients antibodies, electrolytes and waste material contained within the blood

function of erythrocytes

to carry haemoglobin molecules which help transport oxygen and carbon dioxide

functions of the blood

Transport temperature control exchange of materials prevent infection And blood clotting

structure of the heart

Vena cava, pulmonary arteries, pulmonary vein, aorta, atria, ventricles, tricuspid valve, bicuspid valve, semilunar valve and Connery arteries

function of the heart

to pump blood around the body through the systematic circuit and the pulmonary circuit

The cardiac cycle

the passage of blood through the heart for one complete heartbeat

2 functions of the heart valve

prevents backflow and prevents blood from going back to the atria