1. Carry dissolved gases and nutrients Clot blood and stop bleeding
red cell
platelets
white cells
plasma
Appearance
Carry dissolved gases and nutrients
Clot blood and stop bleeding
Fight disease
Function
Carry oxygen * **
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Name the parts of the blood
Describe the functions of the parts of the blood
Explain why blood is important to life (including double circulation)

2. Very thin and leaky, one cell thick Thin
Arteries
Capillaries
Veins
Carry Blood
From arteries to veins
De-oxygenated
Oxygenated
Pressure
High
Low
Towards the heart
Walls are
Away from the heart
Very thin and leaky, one cell thick
Thin
Blood is
none
Exchanging gases and nutrients with cells
Very low
Pulse
strong
Thick and muscular with elastic fibres
None