BLOOD
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, TABLE OF CONTENTS: BLOOD
1. Introduction to Blood
- 1.1. Blood Composition
- 1.2. Physical Characteristics and Volume
- 1.3. Functions of Blood (Distribution, Regulation, Protection)
2. Blood Components
- 2.1. Blood Plasma
- 2.1.1. Composition (Water, Proteins, Nutrients, Gases)
- 2.2. Formed Elements
- 2.2.1. Erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells - RBCs)
- 2.2.2. Leukocytes (White Blood Cells - WBCs)
- 2.2.3. Platelets
3. Erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells)
- 3.1. Structure and Function
- 3.2. Hemoglobin Structure and Function
- 3.3. Hematopoiesis and Erythropoiesis
- 3.4. Regulation of Erythropoiesis (Role of EPO)
- 3.5. Dietary Requirements for Erythropoiesis
- 3.6. Fate and Destruction of Erythrocytes
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, 4. Erythrocyte Disorders
- 4.1. Anemia: Types and Causes
- 4.2. Polycythemia: Types and Causes
5. Leukocytes (White Blood Cells)
- 5.1. General Properties and Types
- 5.2. Granulocytes
- 5.2.1. Neutrophils
- 5.2.2. Eosinophils
- 5.2.3. Basophils
- 5.3. Agranulocytes
- 5.3.1. Lymphocytes (T cells and B cells)
- 5.3.2. Monocytes and Macrophages
- 5.4. Leukopoiesis
- 5.5. Leukocyte Disorders
- 5.5.1. Leukopenia
- 5.5.2. Leukemia
6. Platelets (Thrombocytes)
- 6.1. Structure and Formation
- 6.2. Functions in Hemostasis
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, 7. Hemostasis
- 7.1. Vascular Spasm
- 7.2. Platelet Plug Formation
- 7.3. Coagulation (Clotting)
- 7.3.1. Coagulation Pathways (Intrinsic and Extrinsic)
- 7.3.2. Clot Retraction and Repair
- 7.4. Fibrinolysis
- 7.5. Factors Preventing Undesirable Clotting
8. Disorders of Hemostasis
- 8.1. Thromboembolytic Disorders
- 8.2. Bleeding Disorders
- 8.2.1. Thrombocytopenia
- 8.2.2. Hemophilias
- 8.2.3. Impaired Liver Function
9. Blood Transfusions and Blood Groups
- 9.1. Transfusion Procedures and Reactions
- 9.2. Human Blood Groups
- 9.2.1. ABO Blood Group System
- 9.2.2. Rh Blood Group System
- 9.3. Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn
- 9.4. Blood Typing Procedures
- 9.5. Restoring Blood Volume
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Notes by Agradeservers.
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc.
, TABLE OF CONTENTS: BLOOD
1. Introduction to Blood
- 1.1. Blood Composition
- 1.2. Physical Characteristics and Volume
- 1.3. Functions of Blood (Distribution, Regulation, Protection)
2. Blood Components
- 2.1. Blood Plasma
- 2.1.1. Composition (Water, Proteins, Nutrients, Gases)
- 2.2. Formed Elements
- 2.2.1. Erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells - RBCs)
- 2.2.2. Leukocytes (White Blood Cells - WBCs)
- 2.2.3. Platelets
3. Erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells)
- 3.1. Structure and Function
- 3.2. Hemoglobin Structure and Function
- 3.3. Hematopoiesis and Erythropoiesis
- 3.4. Regulation of Erythropoiesis (Role of EPO)
- 3.5. Dietary Requirements for Erythropoiesis
- 3.6. Fate and Destruction of Erythrocytes
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, 4. Erythrocyte Disorders
- 4.1. Anemia: Types and Causes
- 4.2. Polycythemia: Types and Causes
5. Leukocytes (White Blood Cells)
- 5.1. General Properties and Types
- 5.2. Granulocytes
- 5.2.1. Neutrophils
- 5.2.2. Eosinophils
- 5.2.3. Basophils
- 5.3. Agranulocytes
- 5.3.1. Lymphocytes (T cells and B cells)
- 5.3.2. Monocytes and Macrophages
- 5.4. Leukopoiesis
- 5.5. Leukocyte Disorders
- 5.5.1. Leukopenia
- 5.5.2. Leukemia
6. Platelets (Thrombocytes)
- 6.1. Structure and Formation
- 6.2. Functions in Hemostasis
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, 7. Hemostasis
- 7.1. Vascular Spasm
- 7.2. Platelet Plug Formation
- 7.3. Coagulation (Clotting)
- 7.3.1. Coagulation Pathways (Intrinsic and Extrinsic)
- 7.3.2. Clot Retraction and Repair
- 7.4. Fibrinolysis
- 7.5. Factors Preventing Undesirable Clotting
8. Disorders of Hemostasis
- 8.1. Thromboembolytic Disorders
- 8.2. Bleeding Disorders
- 8.2.1. Thrombocytopenia
- 8.2.2. Hemophilias
- 8.2.3. Impaired Liver Function
9. Blood Transfusions and Blood Groups
- 9.1. Transfusion Procedures and Reactions
- 9.2. Human Blood Groups
- 9.2.1. ABO Blood Group System
- 9.2.2. Rh Blood Group System
- 9.3. Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn
- 9.4. Blood Typing Procedures
- 9.5. Restoring Blood Volume
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