Transport Systems in Animals (HSC SSCE Biology): Flashcards
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Key difference: open vs closed circulatory systems
Key difference: open vs closed circulatory systems
Closed keeps blood in vessels; open releases into cavities
Transport fluid in open circulatory systems
Transport fluid in open circulatory systems
Haemolymph (mixture of blood and tissue fluid)
Three types of blood vessels in closed systems
Three types of blood vessels in closed systems
Arteries, veins, and capillaries
Blood composition: plasma vs cells percentage
Blood composition: plasma vs cells percentage
55% plasma, 45% cells
Main function of red blood cells
Main function of red blood cells
Transport oxygen (via haemoglobin)
Main function of white blood cells
Main function of white blood cells
Defence of body against invaders (immune system)
Function of platelets in blood
Function of platelets in blood
Blood clotting (release thromboplastin enzyme)
Direction arteries carry blood
Direction arteries carry blood
Away from heart to organs
Feature of veins that prevents backflow
Feature of veins that prevents backflow
Valves at regular intervals
Names of top & bottom chambers of heart
Names of top & bottom chambers of heart
Atria (top), ventricles (bottom)