The Circulatory System Flashcards
1
Q
Define plasma
A
Carries cells and transports materials around the body
2
Q
Define red blood cells
A
Contain homageoin that transports oxygen
3
Q
Define White blood cells
A
Fights infection
4
Q
Define platelets
A
Clots blood
5
Q
Name the three blood vessels
A
Veins,arteries,capillaries
6
Q
Define veins
A
Bring blood to the heart
7
Q
Define arteries
A
Bring blood away from the heart
8
Q
Definite capillaries
A
Small thin walls that connect arteries and veins.it allows oxygen to leak out and get to cells
9
Q
Which blood vessel has a high pressure
A
Arteries
10
Q
Which blood vessel has a low pressure
A
Veins
11
Q
Which blood vessel has thick walls
A
Arteries
12
Q
What is blood made out of
A
Plasma,red blood cells,white blood cells,platelets
