Flashcard #3 REVIEW Structure & Function of Blood

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What is blood made of?

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

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What makes up around 55% of the blood?

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plasma

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What is the function (job) of the plasma?

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To carry nutrients and sugars around the body.

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What is the function (job) of the red blood cells?

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To transport oxygen around the body and to the muscles.

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What is the function (job) of the white blood cells?

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To fight infections.

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What is the function (job) of the platelets?

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To form clots (i.e. scabs) when you have cuts.

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What carries oxygen around the body?

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red blood cells

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Which blood cells fight infections?

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white blood cells

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What are the most common blood cells?

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red blood cells

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This part of blood helps it clot, when you get cut.

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Platelets