• Identify the primary functions of blood, its fluid and cellular components, and its physical characteristics
Homework #4
• Identify the primary functions of blood, its fluid and cellular components, and its physical characteristics
• Identify the most important proteins and other solutes present in blood plasma
• Describe the formation of the formed element components of blood
• Discuss the structure and function of red blood cells and hemoglobin
• Classify and characterize white blood cells
• Describe the structure of platelets and explain the process of hemostasis
• Explain the significance of AB and Rh blood groups in blood transfusions
• Discuss a variety of blood disorders
CHAPTER 19
• Identify and describe the interior and exterior parts of the human heart
• Describe the path of blood through the cardiac circuits
• Describe the size, shape, and location of the heart
• Compare cardiac muscle to skeletal and smooth muscle
• Explain the cardiac conduction system
• Describe the process and purpose of an electrocardiogram
• Explain the cardiac cycle
• Calculate cardiac output
CHAPTER 20
• Compare and contrast the anatomical structure of arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins
• Accurately describe the forces that account for capillary exchange
• List the major factors affecting blood flow, blood pressure, and resistance
• Describe how blood flow, blood pressure, and resistance interrelate
• Discuss how the neural and endocrine mechanisms maintain homeostasis within the blood vessels
• Describe the interaction of the cardiovascular system with other body systems
• Label the major blood vessels of the pulmonary and systemic circulations
• Identify and describe the hepatic portal system
• Describe the development of blood vessels and fetal circulation
• Compare fetal circulation to that of an individual after birth
CHAPTER 21
• Identify the components and anatomy of the lymphatic system
• Discuss the role of the innate immune response against pathogens
• Describe the power of the adaptive immune response to cure disease
• Explain immunological deficiencies and over-reactions of the immune system
• Discuss the role of the immune response in transplantation and cancer
• Describe the interaction of the immune and lymphatic systems with other body systems
CHAPTER 22
• List the structures of the respiratory system
• List the major functions of the respiratory system
• Outline the forces that allow for air movement into and out of the lungs
• Outline the process of gas exchange
• Summarize the process of oxygen and carbon dioxide transport within the respiratory system
• Create a flow chart illustrating how respiration is controlled
• Discuss how the respiratory system responds to exercise
• Describe the development of the respiratory system in the embryo
CHAPTER 23
• List and describe the functional anatomy of the organs and accessory organs of the digestive system
• Discuss the processes and control of ingestion, propulsion, mechanical digestion, chemical digestion,
absorption, and defecation
• Discuss the roles of the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder in digestion
• Compare and contrast the digestion of the three macronutrients