Welcome to Module 2

Welcome to Week 2. This week's chapter will be chapter 17 - Blood. There are PowerPoints and videos attached as well. Please see the learning objectives listed as a study guide for your homework, quizzes, and midterm exam.

If you have any questions, please contact me via your QC email at dburke@quincycollege.edu

Thank you,

Dr. Burke

Module Learning Outcomes

As a result of the instruction in this module, for Chapter 17, students will be able to:

1. List eight functions of blood. (CO 1, 3, 4, 6, 7)

2. Describe the composition and physical characteristics of whole blood. Explain why it is classified as connective tissue. (CO 1, 2, 3)

3. Discuss the composition and function of plasma. (CO 1, 2, 3)

4. Describe the structure, function, and production of erythrocytes. (CO 1, 2, 3, 5)

5. Describe the chemical composition of hemoglobin. (CO 1, 2, 3, 5)

6. Give examples of disorders caused by abnormalities of erythrocytes. Explain what goes wrong in each disorder. (CO 1, 2, 3, 5)

7. List the classes, structural characteristics, and functions of leukocytes. (CO 1, 2, 3, 5)

8. Describe how leukocytes are produced. (CO 1, 2, 3, 5)

9. Give examples of leukocyte disorders, and explain what goes wrong in each disorder. (CO 1, 2, 3, 5)

10. Describe the structure and function of platelets. (CO 1, 2, 3, 5)

11. Describe the process of hemostasis. List factors that limit clot formation and prevent undesirable clotting. (CO 1, 2, 3, 5)

12. Give examples of hemostatic disorders. Indicate the cause of each condition. (CO 1, 2, 3, 5)

13. Describe the ABO and Rh blood groups. Explain the basis of transfusion reactions. (CO 1, 2, 3, 5, 6)

14. Describe fluids used to replace blood volume and the circumstances for their use. (CO 1, 2, 3, 5, 6)

16. Explain the diagnostic importance of blood testing. (CO 1, 2, 3, 9)

(CO = Course Objective. This demonstrates the alignment from the module objective to the course objective[s].)

To Do

Please read/watch all of the module learning materials (readings, presentations, videos, etc.) and complete all assignments/assessments listed below. If you have questions, please contact the course instructor or ask in the Questions About This Course forum.

Readings:

Read chapter 17.
Complete the Mastering assignments in your Mastering account.

PowerPoint Presentations:

HAP_11e_Lecture_Ch 17_Accessible.pptx

Videos:

Part A

Part B

Part C

Part D

Part E

Assignments/Assessments:

Complete the following assignments by the date and time indicated on each assignment page.

See above.

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