circulatory system Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
what is the circulatory system made up of
A
blood, system of tubes and blood vessels and the heart
2
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four components of blood?
A
plasma, platelets, rbcs and wbcs
3
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what is plasma?
A
the liquid part of the blood, transports nutrients and regulates body temperature
4
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what are red blood cells?
A
carry oxygen, contains haemoglobin
5
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what are white blood cells
A
produces protein, fight infections
6
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what are platelets
A
clot the blood and reduces blood loss
7
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main three types of blood vessels?
A
veins
arteries
capillaries
8
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what are arteries
A
take blood AWAY from the heart
9
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what do veins do
A
carry blood TO the heart
10
Q
what’s do capillaries do
A
connect arteries and veins
11
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what does the heart do
A
pumps blood around the body and sends blood to the lungs to pick up oxygen
