Circulation Flashcards
1
Q
Red blood cells
A
They carry oxygen
2
Q
White blood cells
A
Help fight infection
Have a nucleus
And carry antibodies
3
Q
Platelets
A
Blood clotting
No nucleus
4
Q
Functions of blood
A
Transport
Defence against disease
And clotting
5
Q
Transport in blood
A
Blood transports oxygen and co2
6
Q
Three types of blood vessels
A
Arteries
Veins
Capillaries
7
Q
Arteries
A
Bring blood way from the heart
8
Q
Veins
A
Bring blood to the heart
9
Q
Capillaries
A
Connect arteries and veins
10
Q
Cardiac muscle
A
A type of muscle that doesn’t tire
11
Q
Four chambers in the heart
A
Left and right artery
Left and right ventricle
12
Q
Left ventricle has a thicker wall because
A
It has to pump the blood the furthest
13
Q
Normal body temperature
A
37 degrees celsius
14
Q
Resting pulse rate
A
The rate of your pulse when resting
15
Q
Heart disease is prevented by
A
Exercise regularly
