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Human Blood and Blood Functions 

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Overview

Duration

3 weeks

Total fee

2,205

Mode of learning

Online

Credential

Certificate

Human Blood and Blood Functions
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Human Blood and Blood Functions
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  • Earn a certificate upon completion
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Human Blood and Blood Functions
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Course details

More about this course
  • On this three-week course from Universiti Malaya, you’ll gain an introduction to human blood and the different functions it performs
  • With this knowledge, you’ll have a better understanding of how the human body works
  • First, you’ll delve into the five components of blood; red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma
  • You’ll investigate the many functions of human blood, such as helping to fight infections, removing waste, and carrying nutrients
  • This knowledge will help you further explore the components of blood as you gain an understanding of conditions such as anaemia and polycythaemia
  • With your knowledge of blood functions, you’ll delve into the role of specific blood components such as erythrocytes, leucocytes, and platelets
  • Next, you’ll unpack the main events that happen in haemostasis – the body’s response to help stop bleeding
  • During the final week of the course, you’ll explore different blood types to understand the compatibility of blood types during transfusion
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Human Blood and Blood Functions
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Curriculum

The components of blood

Getting Started

The properties of blood

The components of blood

Weekly wrap up

The Blood Cells

Red blood cells

White blood cells

Platelets

Weekly wrap up

The Blood Types

Blood types

Blood cross-matching

Weekly wrap up

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