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Biology: Cells and Human Physiology

Quick questions on Transport and the circulatory system: N(A)-Level Combined Science Biology

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What are the three blood vessels?
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There are three main types of blood vessel, each suited to its job:
What is adaptations of the red blood cell?
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Red blood cells are well adapted to carry oxygen: they contain haemoglobin that binds oxygen, they have a biconcave (dimpled disc) shape that gives a large surface area, and they have no nucleus, leaving more room for haemoglobin.

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