Cardiovascular System : Blood, blood vessels

Front

What makes up around 55% of the blood?

Back

Plasma

Front

What carries oxygen around the body?

Back

Red Blood Cells

Front

Which of the following is NOT a type of blood vessel? Artery, Capillary, Vein, Ventricle

Back

Ventricle

Front

What is the function (job) of the platelets?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

To release antibodies to help destroy infections.

Front

What is the function (job) of the plasma?

Back

To carry dissolved nutrients and sugars.

Front

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

Back

To transport oxygen around the body and to the muscles.

Front

Which blood vessels take blood TO the heart? Options: Veins, Arteries, Capillaries

Back

Veins

Front

Which blood vessels take blood AWAY from the heart?

Back

Arteries

Front

Which is the smallest of the 3 blood vessels?

Back

Capillaries