Blood and Cardiovascular Test

Grading: Carefully read through the paper you have been given and check off the rubric below. Make sure to total up you points at the end. Goal completed Goal addressed clearly and but not fully or fully. (4 points) completely explained. (Some incorrect information.) (3-1 points) 1. Goal Poorly addressed or not addressed at all. (1-0 points)

Composition and Functions of Blood 1. Describe the composition and volume of whole blood. 2. Describe the composition of plasma and discuss its importance in the body. 3. List the cell types making up the formed elements and describe the major functions of each type. 4. Define anemia, polycythemia, leukopenia, and leukocytosis, and list the possible causes for each condition. Hemostasis 5. Describe the blood-clotting process. 6. Name some factors that may inhibit or enhance the blood-clotting process. Blood Groups and Transfusions 7. Describe the ABO and Rh blood groups. 8. Explain the basis for a transfusion reaction. Cardiovascular System: The Heart 9. Describe the location of the heart in the body and identify its major anatomical areas on an appropriate model or diagram. 10. Trace the pathway of blood through the heart. 11. Compare the pulmonary and systemic circuits. 12. Define systole, diastole, stroke volume, and cardiac cycle. 13. Explain the operation of the heart valves.

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14. Define heart sounds and murmur. 15. Name the elements of the intrinsic conduction system of the heart and describe the pathway of impulses through this system. 16. Explain what information can be gained from an electrocardiogram. 17. Describe the effect of the following on heart rate: stimulation by the vagus nerve, exercise, epinephrine, and various ions. Blood Vessels 18. Compare and contrast the structure and function of arteries, veins, and capillaries. 19. Identify the body's major arteries and veins and name the body region supplied by each. 20. List factors affecting and/or determining blood pressure. 21. Define hypertension and atherosclerosis and describe possible health consequences of these conditions. 22. Describe the exchanges that occur across capillary walls.

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