Circulatory System Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Name two functions of the Circulatory System
A
- The basic function is to carry blood along with the respiratory system
- The blood carries oxygen, water and nutrients throughout the body and transports and removes the waste
2
Q
What does the blood act as?
A
- The fuel for the body
3
Q
What is the function of the arteries?
A
- To take blood away from your body
4
Q
How is protection provided?
A
- Protection is provided when anti bodies that fight infection are carried in the blood
5
Q
What are the 4 things in blood?
A
- Red Blood Cells
- White Blood Cells
- Platelets
- Plasma
6
Q
What do the Red Blood Cells contain and what does it do?
A
Haemoglobin which picks up oxygen
7
Q
What do White Blood Cells do?
A
Protection/fighting disease (antibodies)
8
Q
What do ‘Platelets’ do?
A
- Clot blood
9
Q
What is ‘Plasma’?
A
Fluid of blood which is straw coloured
