Chapter 11 and 12 Blood and the Cardiovascular System Learning Objectives After studying chapter 11-12 students should be able to: - Describe in general the composition of blood.
-Divide the functions of blood into three categories and discuss each category.
- Describe the composition of plasma and the specific functions of plasma proteins.
- Explain the hematopoietic role of stem cells in the red bone marrow.
- Describe the structure, function and life cycle of red blood cells and white blood cells.
- Describe the structure, function and life of platelets.
-Explain the ABO and Rh systems of blood typing.
- Describe the location of the heart and its functions.
- Describe the wall and coverings of the heart.
- Trace the path of blood through the heart, naming its chambers and valves.
- Describe the operation of the heart valves.
- Describe the coronary circulation and discuss several coronary circulation disorders and possible treatments.
- Describe the conduction system of the heart.
- Describe the cardiac cycle and the heart sounds.
- Name the three types of blood vessels, and describe their structure and function.
-Define pulse and tell where the pulse may be taken.