Dr. D. M. Yordy
Community College of Rhode Island
Biology 1020: Human Physiology
Learning
Objectives
X. Learning
Objectives: Cardiovascular I
You should be able to define the following terms: closed system, open
system, hemoglobin, plasma, serum, erythrocyte, erythropoietin, leukocyte,
antibody, hemostasis
You should be able to discuss the functions of blood.
You should be able to discuss the composition of blood.
You should be able to state the functions of the different components of
blood.
You should be able to discuss the control over erythrocyte numbers.
You should be able to name and give the function of the three major types of
plasma proteins.
You should be able to explain the relationship between plasma, interstitial
fluid, and lymph.
You should be able to explain the role of platelets, vonWillibrand factor,
thrombin, fibrinogen, and fibrin in blood clotting.
You should be able to explain the platelet release reaction and its role in
blood clotting.
You should be able to explain the functions of plasminogen, plasmin and TPA
(tissue plasminogen activator).
You should be able to explain how plaque formation can cause inappropriate
clot formation.
You should be able to explain how plasma volume is maintained.
You should be able to state the normal pH of blood/plasma.
At the end of this section you should understand that blood is a complex
fluid composed of fluid and different cell types, each of which has a specific
function. You should understand the relationship between blood, interstitial
fluid, and lymph, and the importance of maintaining proper blood pH and volume
and cell number.