Blood Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Red blood cells
A
Transport oxygen around the body attached to the hame group in their structure.
Biconcave shape to increase surface area and doesn’t contain a nucleus so it can bind with more oxygen molecules
2
Q
Plasma
A
Transports different blood cells around body as well as CO2 nutrients, hormones. Also distributes heat throughout the body
3
Q
WBC
A
Form a part of the immune system and fight infections by ingesting pathogens and producing antibodies
4
Q
Platelets
A
Clot blood to form a scab
