Quiz     Lecture          none

Lab Quiz covering week 9 laboratory exercises

           Lecture Exam none            

            Lab Practical  I covering weeks 1-7 material

            Homework                  Read about Blood diseases

                                                Read about ECG and Vascular Diseases

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Instructor Review Sheet (IRS) for Blood

Biology 2404 A&P Basics                  Blood  Review Sheet             Dr. Weis

1. Explain blood’s composition as a connective tissue, giving the amount and percentage each component. 

2. Give blood’s general characteristics regarding : pH, viscosity, color, and function.

3. Regarding Plasma : give the percentage, composition and two (2) functions.

4. Regarding erythrocytes (RBCs) :

            a) Be able to describe normal mature cells : shape, size, color, and number

            b) Be able to name two functions of RBCs

            c) Be able to name two problems / conditions related to RBCs

5. Regarding leukocytes (WBCs) :

            a) Name the two major classification groups and the WBC general function

            b) Name each WBC within their group and be able to describe normal shape,

                        percentage of total count, size, and specific function for each

            c) Name two problems / conditions related to WBCs.

6. Regarding platelets (thrombocytes) :

            a) give the source of platelets

            b) be able to describe the normal shape, size, number, and function of platelets

            c) Name two problems / conditions related to platelets

7. Define hematopoieis, give the adult location, name the stem cell involved, and list

            two hormones that affect this stem cell and their actions.

8. Regarding hemostasis (careful, don’t confuse with homeostasis)

            a) Define hemostasis

            b) Name and describe the four (4) phases of hemostasis

            c) Name two problems / conditions related to hemostasis

9. Regarding the coagulation cascade phase of hemostasis :

            a) be able to list the phases of the common pathway, beginning with PTA

            b) explain the role of Vitamin K and calcium in the clotting cascade

10. Name the major blood groups, define agglutinogens, agglutinins, and agglutination.

11. Name four (4) tests that can be performed using blood.

12. Explain the fetal development regarding blood :

            a) fetal hemoglobin vs. adult hemoglobin

            b) fetal sites of blood formation vs. adult sites

13. Explain the relationship of blood to the other body organs and systems

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Instructor Review Sheet on Circulatory System

Biology 2404      A&P Basics    Cardiovascular   Review Sheet               Dr. Weis

1. Give the components of the cardiovascular system and general function.

2. Regarding  heart anatomy :

            a) give the location, size, shape, connective tissue coverings

b) Give the muscle wall layers of the heart

            c) Name the cardiac chambers and the internal structures & their functions.

            d) Give the associated great vessels related to the cardiac chambers

            e) Name the four cardiac valves, their location, function, and related structures

            f) Describe the pathway of coronary circulation

            g) Describe the histological anatomy of the myocardium

            h) Name two problems and two conditions / diseases related to heart anatomy.

3. Regarding cardiac physiology :

            a) List the structures, location, and function of the cardiac conduction system

            b) define systole and diastole

            c) define cardiac cycle and name the general events

            d) know when and why the heart sounds occur

e) Define cardiac output (CO), its terms, and know the mathematical formula for CO.

            f) Know 4 regulation factors for stroke volume and heart rate

            g) Name two problems and two conditions / diseases related to heart physiology.

            h) Define ECG and the deflection waves seen on a bipolar limb lead tracing.

4. Regarding Blood Vessel Anatomy :

         a) Name the 5 types of blood vessels and the function of each.

         b) Give the histological anatomy of arteries, capillaries, and veins.

        c) Name the divisions of the aorta

d) Give the major arterial blood supply to the head, upper limbs, trunk, lower limbs, and viscera.

e) Give the major venous return from the head/neck, upper limbs, trunk, lower limbs, and viscera.

        f) Be able to discuss the arterial blood supply to the heart and brain

        g) Be able to discuss the hepatic portal system

h) Explain the differences in fetal circulation in utero and after the birthing process

        i) Define anastomosis

5. Regarding Blood Vessel Physiology :

            a) Define pulse and give 4 palpation locations for taking a pulse

b) Define blood pressure, how & when measured, & factors that affect blood pressure

            c) Define resistance and factors that affect blood vessel resistance

            d) Define interstitial fluid and plasma exchange at a capillary bed.

            e) Define filtration and absorption and factors that control these mechanisms in a

                        capillary bed.

            f) Name two types of capillaries

            g) Explain the difference between diffusion and osmosis

6. Explain the relationship between the cardiovascular system and other body systems

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