CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM:BLOOD
Be able to apply the following terms.
| blood |
plasma |
plasma proteins |
albumin |
| globulin |
fibrinogen |
antibodies |
antigens |
| erythrocytes |
neutrophils |
platelets |
lymphocytes |
| monocytes (macrophage) |
eosinphils |
basophils |
hematocrit |
| erythropoietin |
red bone marrow |
erythropoiesis |
hemoglobin |
| hypoxia |
vascular spasm |
platelet plug |
blood clotting |
| ABO blood group |
Rh blood group |
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- Describe the composition and physical characteristics of whole blood. List
several general functions of blood.
- Describe the structural characteristics, function, and production of erythrocytes.
Include role of hemoglobin.
- List the structural characteristics and functions of all leukocytes. Be
specific for each type and very specific for different lymphocytes.
- Describe the structure and function of platelets.
- Discuss the composition and functions of plasma, including all protein
categories.
- Describe the processes involved in hemostasis.
- Describe the cause and use of ABO and Rh blood groups.
- Demonstrate the role of EPO.Use
this hormonal negative feedback loop template.
Professor
Thomas M. Lancraft
Human Anatomy
and Physiology Courses
at St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus
5/2008
