Blood And Blood Vessels Flashcards
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Red blood cells
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A red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of human
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White blood cells
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Cell of the immune system that is involved in protecting your body from infectious diseases and foreign invaders
3
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Plasma
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Watery, clear-yellowish colour which is a liquid compound of blood. It suspends red and white blood cells and platelets
4
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Platelets
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Tiny blood cells which help your body form clots to prevent bleeding
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Arteries
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Muscular tube in the body where all blood is conveyed from the heart to all parts of the body
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Veins
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Blood vessels which carry blood towards the heart
7
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Capillaries
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The fine branch vessels which connect arteries and veins
