State the functions of the components of blood: (a) red blood cells – oxygen transport (b) white blood cells – antibody production by lymphocytes and engulfing pathogens by phagocytes (c) platelets – clotting by converting soluble fibrinogen to insoluble fibrin to prevent blood loss and the entry of pathogens (d) plasma – transport, limited to: blood cells, ions, glucose, amino acids, hormones, carbon dioxide, urea, vitamins and plasma proteins

Describe, and identify on diagrams and photomicrographs, the structure of arteries, veins and capillaries, limited to: (a) relative thickness of wall (b) composition of wall (muscle and elastic tissue) (c) diameter of lumen (d) presence of valves