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LO.1 Cardiovascular system Components of blood - Coggle Diagram
LO.1 Cardiovascular system Components of blood
Plasma
Structure
92% water
8% proteins
Function
Transports blood cells
Temperature control
Regulates blood temperature
Erythrocytes
Red blood cells
Structure
45% of total blood
Bi concave shape to increase surface area to allow more uptake of oxygen
No nucleus to leave more room for oxygen
Thin membrane for easy oxygen exchange
Small flexible and round to get into the tissues
Function
Transports oxygen from the lungs to cells
Carry's carbon dioxide back to lungs
Lymphocytes
B cells
Produce antibodies
T cells
Attack and destroy
Neutrophils
Destroy invading microorganisms
Engulfs antibodies
Monocytes
Remove and destroy dead skin and bacteria
Cleaners
Platelets
cell freagments
Forms scabs