Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology (Shier), 12th Edition

Chapter 14: Blood

Learning Outcomes

14.1 Introduction
         1   Describe the general characteristics of blood, and discuss its major functions.
         2   Distinguish among the formed elements of blood and the liquid portion of blood.
14.2 Blood Cells
         3   Describe the origin of blood cells.
         4   Explain the significance of red blood cell counts and how they are used to diagnose disease.
         5   Discuss the life cycle of a red blood cell.
         6   Summarize the control of red blood cell production.
         7   Distinguish among the five types of white blood cells, and give the function(s) of each type.
         8   Describe a blood platelet, and explain its functions.
14.3 Blood Plasma
         9   Describe the functions of each of the major components of plasma.
14.4 Hemostasis
       10   Define hemostasis, and explain the mechanisms that help to achieve it.
       11   Review the major steps in coagulation.
       12   Explain how to prevent coagulation.
14.5 Blood Groups and Transfusions
       13   Explain blood typing and how it is used to avoid adverse reactions following blood transfusions.
       14   Describe how blood reactions may occur between fetal and maternal tissues.