MED1201 Blood and Body Fluids

This course covers the embryological development, gross anatomy and histology of the lymphoid tissues, blood and other body fluids.  Students are also introduced to the basic physical biochemistry required for the normal physiology and functioning of the body including body buffering systems, biochemistry of blood, the lymphoid tissue and other body fluids, as well as the different energy systems in the body.  
 
Course Objectives 
By the end of the course, students should be able to;  

• Describe the gross anatomy, histology and functioning of the lymphoid organs.  
• Understand the basic principles of physical biochemistry, blood buffering systems, and energy transformations. 
• Describe the gross anatomy, histology, functional organization and characteristics of the haemopoietic system, blood, and other body fluids.  
• Describe the basic components of the immune system and their formation  
• Explain the formation and functions of blood constituents and body fluids 
• Describe how hematological tests are performed and interpret the findings 
• Describe the blood groups and illustrate their relevance in blood transfusion