PBS 2.1 Flashcard

Front

What is a sphygmomanometer?

Back

A device used to measure the pressure against the arteries of the body.

Front

What are platelets?

Back

Cell fragments in the blood that help with clotting.

Front

What hormone is released by the pancreas when glucose enters the bloodstream?

Back

Insulin.

Front

True or False: Insulin carries glucose molecules to the cell.

Back

False. Insulin helps cells absorb glucose, but it does not carry it.

Front

What is another name for red blood cells?

Back

Erythrocytes.

Front

What is the function of insulin in the body?

Back

Insulin helps regulate blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.

Front

What are the main components of blood?

Back

Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.

Front

What is the role of erythrocytes?

Back

To transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and return carbon dioxide to the lungs.

Front

What is the primary function of platelets?

Back

To prevent bleeding by forming clots.

Front

What triggers the release of insulin?

Back

The presence of glucose in the bloodstream.