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a heart
a fluid in which substances are transported
vessels through which the fluid can flow.
transport
defence
thermoregulation
maintaining pH of body fluids.
no nucleus or
organelles:
maximises space for
haemoglobin, so
diameter (6–8 µm) larger than more oxygen can be
capillary diameter: slows blood transported
flow to enable diffusion of oxygen
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Blood clotting
Lymph is a colourless/pale
yellow fluid similar to tissue
fluid but containing more
lipids.
lymphatic capillaries
The lymphatic system drains into the circulatory system
near the vena cavae via the thoracic duct.