Student Learning Outcomes:

• 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.
  

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