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Define mass transport |
The bulk movement of liquids or gases in one direction, usually through a system of tubes or vessels. |
I want you to rock me, rock me , rock me, yeah |
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Define plasma |
The straw coloured liquid component of blood |
Texas farm |
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5 adaptations of erythocytes |
Small size, flattened disc shape, thin central part, contains haemoglobin, no organelles |
Red blood cells,, |
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Structure of haemoglobin |
4 polypeptide chains, each containing a heam group with a fe2+ ion at centre |
Iron |
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Define tissue fluid |
A fluid surrounding cells that is formed from blood plasma without large proteins |
Texas straw |
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Role of heart in producing tissue fluid |
Contraction of ventricles creates high hydrostatic pressure, forcing water out of capillaries |
In labour what do pregnant ladies have? |
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Define lymph capillary,
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A vessel that helps to drain tissue fluid and return blood plasma proteins to the blood via the lymphatic system |
Drain and return |
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Cause of Kwashiokor/ odedema |
Diet low in protein, fewer plasma proteins in blood, water not reabsorbed, excess tissue fluid causes swelling |
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Cause of elephantiasis |
Lymph vessels blocked by parasitic worms, build up of tissue fluid causes swelling |
Elephant |
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Definy oxyhaemoglobin |
Complex formed when oxygen binds to haemoglobin |
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Cooperative binding |
Oxygen binding to haemoglobin causes a conformational change, which allows subsequent oxygen molecules to bind more easily. |
Conformational |
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Effects of increase in partial pressure of carbon dioxide on oxygen dissociation curve |
Shifts to the right |
Shift |
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Function of coronary arteries |
Supply the heart muscle with blood |
Heart |
