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Describe the general
characteristics of blood, and
discuss its major functions.
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Distinguish among the types of
blood cells.
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Explain the control of red blood
cell production.
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Distinguish among the five types
of white blood cells
and give the function(s) of each type.
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List the major components of
blood plasma, and describe
the functions of each.
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Review the major steps in blood
coagulation.
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Explain blood typing and how it
is used to avoid
adverse reactions following blood transfusions.
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Distinguish between specific and
nonspecific immunity
and provide examples of each.
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Explain how two major types of
lymphocytes form and
how they provide immunity.
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Distinguish between primary and
secondary immune
responses.
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Distinguish between active and
passive immunity.
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Explain how allergic reactions,
tissue rejection
reactions and autoimmunity involve immune mechanisms.
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