- Identify the primary functions of blood, its fluid and cellular components, and its physical characteristics.
- Identify the most important proteins and other solutes present in blood plasma
- Describe the formation of the formed element components of blood
- Discuss the structure and function of red blood cells and hemoglobin
- Classify and characterize white blood cells
- “Describe the structure of platelets and explain the process of hemostasis”
- “Explain the significance of AB and Rh blood groups in blood transfusions”
- “Discuss a variety of blood disorders”