TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Blood as a Circulatory Fluid & the Dynamics of Blood & Lymph Flow A1 - Barrett, Kim E. A1 - Barman, Susan M. A1 - Brooks, Heddwen L. A1 - Yuan, Jason X.-J. PY - 2019 T2 - Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology, 26e AB - OBJECTIVESAfter studying this chapter, you should be able to:Describe the cellular components of blood, and their origins, how the fragility of red blood cells is controlled, the role of hemoglobin in transporting oxygen in red blood cells, and the basis of hemoglobinopathies.Define the composition of plasma and lymph and identify the sources of their constituents.Understand the molecular basis of blood groups and the reasons for transfusion reactions.Delineate the process of hemostasis that restricts blood loss when vessels are damaged, the adverse consequences of intravascular thrombosis, and the basis of clotting disorders.Identify the types of blood and lymphatic vessels that make up the circulatory system and the regulation and function of their primary constituent cell types.Describe how physical principles dictate the flow of blood and lymph around the body.Understand the basis of methods used to measure blood flow and blood pressure in various vascular segments.Understand the basis and consequences of a sustained elevation of systemic arterial pressure (hypertension). SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1159054696 ER -