After completing Chapter 8, you should be able to do the following:

1. identify word roots and combining forms denoting the blood;
2. understand the terms associated with the three different types of blood cells;
3. identify the word root for a clotting cell or platelet;
4. identify word roots pertaining to the spleen;
5. identify word roots pertaining to the lymphatic system; and
6. identify several types of drugs associated with hematic and lymphatic conditions and treatments.