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The Circulatory Syst
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| circulatory system | human transport system consisting of blood, blood vessels and the heart |
| functions of blood | transport substances, defence against disease and constant body tempature |
| composition of blood | plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets |
| function of the plasma | to transport substances and heat |
| haemoglobin | picks up oxygen |
| red blood cells | made up of haemoglobin they transport oxygen |
| white blood cells | fight disease |
| platelets | tiny fragments of larger cells. they clot blood |