| Chapter Objectives (See related pages)
After completing Chapter 28, you will be able to:
28.1 Describe the structure of the heart and the function of each part. |
| | | 28.2 Trace the flow of blood through the heart. |
| | | 28.3 List the most common heart sounds and what events produce them. |
| | | 28.4 Explain how heart rate is controlled. |
| | | 28.5 List the different types of blood vessels and describe the functions
of each. |
| | | 28.6 Define blood pressure and tell how it is controlled. |
| | | 28.7 Trace the flow of blood through the pulmonary and systemic
circulation. |
| | | 28.8 List the major arteries and veins of the body and describe their
locations. |
| | | 28.9 List and describe the components of blood. |
| | | 28.10 Give the functions of red blood cells, the different types of white
blood cells, and platelets. |
| | | 28.11 List the substances normally found in plasma. |
| | | 28.12 Explain how bleeding is controlled. |
| | | 28.13 Explain the differences among blood types A, B, AB, and O. |
| | | 28.14 Explain the difference between Rh-positive blood and
Rh-negative blood. |
| | | 28.15 Explain the importance of blood typing and tell which blood types are
compatible. |
| | | 28.16 List the organs of the lymphatic system and give their locations
and functions. |
| | | 28.17 Define lymph and tell how it is circulated in the body. |
| | | 28.18 Describe signs, symptoms, causes, and treatments of various
diseases and disorders of the heart, blood vessels, blood, and the
lymphatic system. |
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