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Index
Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Fluid of Life
Blood
Blood Components
Plasma
Blood Cells
Blood Cell Formation
Bone Marrow
Production of Red Blood Cells
Destruction of Red Blood Cells
Chapter 2: The Dynamics of Blood
Circulation
Arteries
Veins
Capillaries
Blood Pressure
Functions of Blood
Respiration
Nutrition
Excretion
Hemostasis
Immunity
Temperature Regulation
Bleeding and Blood Clotting
Significance of Hemostasis
The Hemostatic Process
Chapter 3: Blood Group Systems
Blood Groups
Historical Background
Blood Typing
ABO Blood Group System
MNSs Blood Group System
P Blood Group System
Rh Blood Group System
Lutheran Blood Group System
Kell Blood Group System
Lewis Blood Group System
Duffy Blood Group System
Kidd Blood Group System
Diego Blood Group System
Yt Blood Group System
li Blood Group System
Xg Blood Group System
Dombrock Blood Group System
Secretor System
Antigens and Antibodies
Chemistry of Blood Groups
Blood Groups and Genetic Linkage
Blood Groups and Population Groups
Chapter 4: Blood Analysis and Therapeutic Applications
Blood and Disease
Laboratory Examination of Blood
Blood Analysis
Serum and Serum Albumin
Plasma
Separation of Plasma and Serum
Measurable Properties of Blood
Blood Cell Count
Coagulation Tests
Sedimentation and Compatibility Tests
Hematocrit
Serological Tests
Methods of Blood Grouping
Identification of Blood Groups
Coombs Test
Adsorption, Elution, and Triation
Inhibition Tests
Hemolysis
Sources of Antibodies and Antigens
Blood Bank
Therapeutic Applications
Blood Transfusion
Organ Transplant
Paternity Testing
Bone Marrow and Hematopoietic Stem Cells
Bone Marrow Transplant
Autologous and Alloeneic Transplants
Risks of Bone Marrow Transplant
Collection of Donor Stem Cells
Chapter 5: Diseases of Red Blood Cells and Hemoglobin
Disorders of Red Blood Cells
Anemia
Megaloblastic Anemias
Pernicious Anemia
Normocytic Normochromic Anemias
Aplastic Anemia
Hypochromic Microcytic Anemias
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Hemolytic Anemias
Hemoglobinopathy
Polycythemia
Pickwickian Syndrome
Porphyria
Sulfhemoglobinemia
Methemoglobinemia
Chapter 6: Diseases of White Blood Cells and Platelets and Disorders of Coagulation
Diseases of White Blood Cells
Leukocytosis
Leukopenia
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Multiple Myeloma
Bleeding Disorders
Thrombocytopenia
Disorders of Platelet Function
Vascular Causes of Bleeding Disorders
Coagulation Disorders
Hemophilia
Vitamin K Deficiency
Von Willebrand Disease
Thrombosis
Conclusion
Appendix: Tables
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
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