Blood and Blood Vessels

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Pale yellow fluid that transports carbon dioxide, hormones and waste
Plasma
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Has a large surface area, no nucleus and full of haemoglobin. It carries oxygen
Red blood cell
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They are part of the immune system. Some produce antibodies and others surround and engulf pathogens
White blood cell
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Fragments of cells. They clump together to form blood clots
Platelets
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They have thick muscular walls, small lumen and carry blood away from the heart
Artery
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They have thin walls, large lumen, have valves to stop blood flowing in the wrong direction and carry blood to the heart
Vein
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They are one cell thick to allow diffusion and connect arteries and veins
Capillary
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Has a large surface area, no nucleus and full of haemoglobin. It carries oxygen

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Red blood cell

Card 3

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They are part of the immune system. Some produce antibodies and others surround and engulf pathogens

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Card 4

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Fragments of cells. They clump together to form blood clots

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Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

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They have thick muscular walls, small lumen and carry blood away from the heart

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