Describe the process of clotting as the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin to form a mesh
Describe the process of clotting as the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin to form a mesh

Describe the process of clotting as the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin to form a mesh
State the functions of: (a) lymphocytes – antibody production (b) phagocytes – engulfing pathogens by phagocytosis
Identify lymphocytes and phagocytes in photomicrographs and diagrams
State the roles of blood clotting as preventing blood loss and the entry of pathogens
State the functions of the following components of blood: (a) red blood cells in transporting oxygen, including the role of haemoglobin (b) white blood cells in phagocytosis and antibody production (c) platelets in clotting (details are not required) (d) plasma in the transport of blood cells, ions, nutrients, urea, hormones and carbon dioxide
Identify red and white blood cells in photomicrographs and diagrams
List the components of blood as: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma
Identify, in diagrams and images, the main blood vessels to and from the liver as: hepatic artery, hepatic veins and hepatic portal vein
Explain how the structure of capillaries is related to their functions
Explain how the structure of arteries and veins is related to the pressure of the blood that they transport