Cardiovascular System (Health and Social Care)

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Erythrocytes/RBC's

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Transports oxygen to body/tissues

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Plasma

Back

Liquid part of the blood used to transport other components

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Leucocytes

Back

White blood cells

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Glucose

Back

Nutrient needed for energy

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Amino acids

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Nutrient needed to make proteins

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Neutrophils

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Cells that destroy bacteria to prevent infection

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Lymphocytes

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T-type cells that destroy viruses and cancer cells

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Monocytes

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Remove dead cells and bacteria

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Platelets

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Clot the blood

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High density lipoprotein (HDL)

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Prevent or reverse deposits of fat and cholesterol in the artery