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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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