1. Blood Chapter 18

2. Overview: Composition and Functions of the Blood

3. Components

4. Physical Characteristics and Volume

5. Functions of the Blood

6. Distribution

7. Regulation

8. Protectio n

9. Blood Plasma

10. Formed Elements

11. Erythrocytes

12. Structural Characteristics

13. Function

14. Production of Erythrocytes

15. Regulation and Requirements of Erythropoiesis

16. Fate and Destruction of Erythrocytes

17. Erythrocyte Disorders

18. Leukocytes

19. General Structural and Functional Characteristics

20. Granulocytes

21. Agranulocytes

22. Production and Life Span of Leukocytes

23. Leukocyte Disorders

24. Platelets

25. Hemostasis

26. Vascular Spasms

27. Platelet Plug Formation

28. Coagulation

29. Phase 1: Two Pathways

30. Phase 2: Common Pathway

31. Phase 3: Common Pathway

32. Clot Retraction and Repair

33. Fibrinolysis

34. Factors Limiting Normal Clot Growth

35. Factors Preventing Undesirable Clotting

36. Disorders of Hemostasis

37. Thromboembolytic Conditions

38. Bleeding Disorders

39. Transfusion and Blood Replacement

40. Transfusion of Whole Blood

41. Human Blood Groups

42. Transfusion Reactions

43. Agglutination and Hemolysis

44. Blood Typing

45. Plasma and Blood Volume Expanders

46. Diagnostic Blood Tests