Blood and Circulation Flashcards

Flashcards based on lecture notes about blood, blood vessels, and the circulatory system.

__: The liquid component of blood.

The liquid component of blood, making up about 55% of its volume.

Red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets make up of blood.

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__: The liquid component of blood.

The liquid component of blood, making up about 55% of its volume.

Red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets make up of blood.

45%

Red blood cells __.

Carry oxygen in the blood.

White blood cells provide __.

Immune defense against pathogens.

__ help blood to clot.

Help blood clot in an open wound.

Red blood cells __.

Transport oxygen around the body for respiration.

WBC are for __.

Immune defense / Fight off bacteria/pathogens.

Platelets __.

Allows blood to clot when there is a wound.

Plasma __.

Carry types of cells in the blood and allow substances to travel around the body easily.

The circulatory system's function is __.

To transport oxygen and glucose to cells and remove waste products (e.g. CO₂, Urea) from cells.

__ transport oxygen from the heart.

Transports oxygen from the heart, have thick walls and a narrow lumen.

__ transport oxygen to the heart.

Transport oxygen to the heart, have thin walls, a wider lumen, and contain valves.

__ link arteries and veins.

Links arteries and veins and supplies oxygen and glucose to cells.

The __ involves blood being pumped into the lungs for gas exchange.

Blood on the right side of the heart is pumped into the lungs for gas exchange.

The __ involves blood being pumped into the body.

Left side of the heart pumps blood into the body.