carry oxygenated blood away from the heart. has a thick layer of muscle due to high pressure from blood. only pulmonary artery is deoxygenated
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VEINS
carry de-oxgyenated blood towards the heart (doesn't include pulmonary vein). Thin layer of muscle due to low pressure from blood. contains valves to prevent blood flowing backwards
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CAPILLARIES
Join up arteries and veins, go to every cell. provides nutrients, water, oxygen, and removes waste. exchange 02 and C02 at the lungs.
One cell thick for diffusion.
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PLASMA
a liquid that carries water, nutrients, hormones and aids the flow of blood
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PLATELETS
Form clots to prevent bleeding and bacteria entering the blood stream
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ERYTHROCYTES
Red Blood Cells. contain hemoglobin that carries oxygen around the body.
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LEUKOCYTES
White Blood Cells. Protect the body from pathogens and aid the immune system
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LYMPHOCYTES
Type of White Blood Cell. located in blood and lymph tissue, produce antibodies to protect the body
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PHAGOCYTES
Type of White Blood Cell. Ingest bacteria and pathogens in the blood
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
carry de-oxgyenated blood towards the heart (doesn't include pulmonary vein). Thin layer of muscle due to low pressure from blood. contains valves to prevent blood flowing backwards
Back
VEINS
Card 3
Front
Join up arteries and veins, go to every cell. provides nutrients, water, oxygen, and removes waste. exchange 02 and C02 at the lungs.
One cell thick for diffusion.
Back
Card 4
Front
a liquid that carries water, nutrients, hormones and aids the flow of blood
Back
Card 5
Front
Form clots to prevent bleeding and bacteria entering the blood stream
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