Blood (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Type of tissue that blood is classified as
Type of tissue that blood is classified as
Connective tissue
% of blood volume that is plasma
% of blood volume that is plasma
55%
% of plasma that is water
% of plasma that is water
90%
Shape of red blood cells
Shape of red blood cells
Biconcave
Nucleus in mature red blood cells
Nucleus in mature red blood cells
No nucleus
Red protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen
Red protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen
Haemoglobin
Lifespan of red blood cells (days)
Lifespan of red blood cells (days)
120 days
Main function of white blood cells
Main function of white blood cells
Defence against infections and disease
Ratio of red blood cells to white blood cells
Ratio of red blood cells to white blood cells
700:1
Main function of platelets
Main function of platelets
Blood clotting
Blood group that is the universal donor
Blood group that is the universal donor
O
Blood group that is the universal recipient
Blood group that is the universal recipient
AB
% of Irish people who are Rhesus positive
% of Irish people who are Rhesus positive
85%
Condition with insufficient red blood cells or haemoglobin
Condition with insufficient red blood cells or haemoglobin
Anaemia
Condition where clotting factors cannot be produced
Condition where clotting factors cannot be produced
Haemophilia