Blood and Lymph — Composition, Haemopoiesis, Haemostasis

Topics covered

1. Composition and functions of blood plasma
2. Erythropoiesis: formation, maturation, and regulation of RBCs
3. Haemoglobin structure, synthesis, and oxygen transport
4. White blood cells: types, functions, and life span
5. Platelets: structure and role in haemostasis
6. Blood groups: ABO and Rh systems; transfusion reactions
7. Mechanism of blood coagulation: intrinsic and extrinsic pathways
8. Anticoagulants and fibrinolysis
9. Anaemia: classification and physiological effects
10. Lymphatic system: formation and circulation of lymph