Anemia Flashcards

1
Q

a decrease in the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood

A

anemia

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2
Q

unusual cravings of substances

A

Pica

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3
Q

decreases hemoglobin’s affinity to oxygen and allows more oxygen release to tissues

A

Increase in erythrocyte 2,3-biphosphoglycerate

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4
Q

increases erythropoiesis and promotes release of more red blood cells into
circulation.

A

Increase in erythropoietin

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