The Circulatory System

Organ that pumps blood arround the body

• kidneys

• heart

• stomach

• lungs

Tube that contains the blood as it flows around the body

• blood

• vein

• artery

• blood vessel

tiny blood vessel connecting arteries to veins that allows exchange of substances btw the blood and tissues.

• vein

• Arteries

• capillary

• Blood

a type of blood cell that helps the clotting of the blood.

• red blood cell

• white blood cell

• platelet

• plasma

A specialised cell, full of haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood.

• red blood cell

• platelet

• white blood cell

• ventricle

Cells that fight disease and are found in the blood

• red blood cell

• white blood cell

• ventricle

• platelet

What makes up around 55% of the blood?

• Plasma

• White Blood Cells

• Red Blood Cells

• Platelets

What causes the blood to be the distinct red colour?

• Haemoglobin

• Hormones

• Glucose

• Oxygen

Which of the following is NOT a type of blood vessel?

• Artery

• Vein

• Capillary

• Ventricle

What is the function (job) of the plasma?

• To release antibodies to fight infections.

• To carry dissolved nutrients and sugars.

• To transport oxygen around the body.

• To transport oxygen around the body.