blood and lymphatic system

Question 1

serum

Answer 1

fluid without fibrinogen (clotting factors)

Question 2

plasma

Answer 2

fluid with clotting factors

Question 3

RBC - erythrocytes

Answer 3

transport oxygen to tissue and CO2 to lungs
produce - erythropoiesis

Question 4

reticulocytes RBC

Answer 4

slightly immature RBCs sent into bloodstream - non-nucleated

Question 5

nucleated RBCs

Answer 5

very immature RBCs in the bloodstream - still have nuclei

Question 6

WBC Leukocytes

Answer 6

defence against invaders
granulocytes - neutrophils (first responders), eosinophils (inflammatory response), basophils (inflammation and allergic responses)
agranulocytes - monocytes (inflammation and immunity) and lymphocytes (immune system)

Question 7

thrombocytes - platelets

Answer 7

pieces of cytoplasm
function - haemostasis
production - thrombopoietin (liver)
regulation - “stimulus”

Question 8

lymphatic system

Answer 8

network of organs, vessels and tissue
part of the immune system
fluid balance, fight infections, absorb nutrients

Question 9

lymph formation

Answer 9

excess tissue fluid
capillaries porous
forces arent equal
lymph vessels take excess