Contents

General Characteristics
Functions of Blood
Composition of Blood
Plasma Proteins
Hematocrit Value
Blood Cells: Formed Elements
"Erythrocytes "RBCs
Reticulocytes
Blood Film
Anemia
Sickle cell Anemia
Polycythemia
ABO Blood Groups
Rh Blood Groups
Blood Typing
Agglutination Reaction
Rh Factor in Pregnancy
Leucocytes
Functions of Leukocytes
Granular Leucocytes
Neutrophils
Eosinophils
Basophils
Non-granular Leucocytes
Lymphocytes
Monocytes
Platelets : Thrombocytes
Hemostasis
Platelet Plug Formation
Coagulation
Fibrinolysis
Production of Blood Cells
Hematopoiesis or hemopoiesis
Monoblasts: Develop into monocytes
Hormonal Control of Erythropoiesis
Bone Marrow
Types of Bone Marrow
Red bone marrow
Yellow bone marrow
Red Bone Marrow
Functions of red bone marrow