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Blood is a ... |
Tissue because its made up of different types of cells. |
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What is bloods main function |
To transport nutrients and wastes around the body. |
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Describe an RBC |
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WBC-phaagocyte |
Engulfs pathogens or antigens |
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WBC-Lymphocytes |
They produce antibodies to fight antigens, they stick them together, dissolve them, destroy their toxins. They give long term immunity as they produce immune memory cells. |
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Describe platelets. |
Fragments of dead cells involved in clotting. |
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What can plasma transport? |
Carbon dioxide, nutrients, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, urea, antibodies and hormones. |
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Why does my heart rate increase when i excersise |
The blood must be pumped faster to the respiring muscles to provide energy. |
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How does smoking cause heart disease? |
It causes blood vessels especially arteries to narrow down causing an increase in blood pressure which makes the heart have to work harder causing CHD. |
