Title: Identify the structures, functions, and diseases of blood.
Course: Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences (14001-1) (Draft) > Section: Understanding Anatomy and Physiology

Identification should include the

- types of blood cells
- function of the blood system
  - red blood cells
  - white blood cells
  - platelets/blood-clotting cells
  - plasma
- acronym for each blood cell
- diseases/disorders of the blood.

Process/Skill Questions

- What are the purposes of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets?
- What are the major blood types?
- How do blood tests help diagnose certain conditions or diseases?
- What is the life cycle of a red blood cell? Why is this factor important?
- What dietary choices help to prevent iron deficiency anemia?
- Where and how are blood cells formed?
- What are the major disorders of the blood?
- How does blood plasma help to maintain blood pressure and volume?