Learning Objectives

• Describe the components of blood and outline the functions of blood
• Explain the significance of packed cell volume (hematocrit)
• Discuss the functions of plasma proteins
• Discuss the structure and functions of red blood cells
• Compare the different types of leucocytes and describe the different stages of leucopoiesis
• Discuss the functions of platelets
• State the site of production of blood cells in fetus and in adults
• Discuss the different stages of erythropoiesis and state the factors influencing erythropoiesis
• Explain the role of erythropoietin in erythropoiesis
• Name the factors affecting hematopoiesis
• Resources

Blood

• what are the functions of blood?
• what are the components of blood?
• what is hematocrit? normal value?
• what is blood viscosity? why is it important?
• which of the formed elements contributes to maximum viscosity?
• compare plasma vs serum?