SOC 16: The Structure Of The Blood Vessels And Blood Distribution Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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What is a pathogen?
A
An agent that causes disease, such as virus
2
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What is antibody?
A
Chemical that destroys a pathogen
3
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What is leukocyte?
A
White blood cell
4
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What is anaemia?
A
A condition where there is a lack of red cells or haemoglobin in the blood
5
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What is haemoglobin?
A
A red protein in the blood that transports oxygen
6
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What is erythrocyte?
A
A red blood cell
7
Q
What is thrombokinase?
A
Substance involved in blood clotting
8
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What is serotonin?
A
The hormone that triggers the clotting process
9
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What is plasma?
A
The fluid part of blood
10
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What is the immune system?
A
The structure’s and processes in your body that stop disease
