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Chapter 19: Cardiovascular System: Blood

Internet Activities

Blood: Outline
An introduction to blood is discussed at this site.
Question: What are the different components of blood?
Riding on the Red Road
The function of red blood cells can be found at this site.
Question: List several functions of red blood cells.
LUMEN Histology Series: Blood and Capillaries
Micrographs of blood can be found at this detailed site.
Question: On a piece of paper, sketch a typical neutrophil.
American Association of Blood Banking
Facts about blood donations and components are discussed at this interesting site by the AABB.
Question:
A. How many blood donors volunteer each year?
B. How many units of blood components are transfused each year?
Cure 2000: What is Leukemia
This site introduces the user to leukemia with a focus of finding a cure.
Question:
A. What is the most common type of leukemia?
B. What is Hairy Cell Leukemia?
Diseases of Platelets
Diseases of platelets are reviewed at this site including thromobcythaemia and thrombocytopenic purpura.
Question: Discuss treatments in these two platelet disorders.

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