Anemia Flashcards
1
Q
a decrease in the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood
A
anemia
2
Q
unusual cravings of substances
A
Pica
3
Q
decreases hemoglobin’s affinity to oxygen and allows more oxygen release to tissues
A
Increase in erythrocyte 2,3-biphosphoglycerate
4
Q
increases erythropoiesis and promotes release of more red blood cells into
circulation.
A
Increase in erythropoietin