Blood Flashcards
1
Q
Name 4 parts of the blood
A
Plasma
RBC
WBC
PlsteletS
2
Q
Describe Plasma and what it contains
A
Liquid
- Proteins
- Nutrients
- Gases
- Wastes
3
Q
Function of Plasma
A
Transport medium for blood cells and dissolved substances
Transports heat
4
Q
What is serum
A
Plasma with the clotting proteins removed
5
Q
Describe RBC’s
A
Contain Haemoglobin
Made in bone marrow (ribs)
6
Q
Function of RBC
A
Transports oxygen
7
Q
Describe RBC
A
Biconcave shape
No nuclei
Haemoglobin
8
Q
What is oxyhaemoglobin
A
When haemoglobin gains oxygen in the lungs
9
Q
Describe WBC
A
Large
Have a nucleus
No definite shape
Made in bone marrow
10
Q
Function of WBC
A
Defence against disease
11
Q
Name the two types of WBCs
A
Monocytes
Lymphocytes
12
Q
Give an account and function of Monocytes
A
- 5% WBC
- 6-9 days
- Bone marrow
Function: Engulf foreign matter by phagocytosis
13
Q
Give an account and function of Lymphocytes
A
- 25% WBC
- 3-10years
- Mature in bone marrow
Function: Produce antibodies to fight disease
14
Q
Describe and give a function of platelets
A
- Fragments of cells
- No definite shape
- No nuclei
Function: Blood clotting to prevent the entry of pathogens
